1
as in freezing
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in forming
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidifying
Board members will establish the PRO’s strategic direction and its budgets, as well as solidifying the fee frameworks for producers and any fee modulation rules.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Richard has played in 30 of the Warriors’ last 31 games, solidifying his place as a role player while the lineup has fluctuated around him due to injury.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Qnity Electronics on Thursday reported strong fourth-quarter results alongside rosy guidance, solidifying its reputation as an under-the-radar beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom.
—CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
With the highway rollout and additional city launches planned this month, Waymo appears to be solidifying its position in the robotaxi industry.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Over the past several years, the group has expanded its arena footprint across North America, landing multiple entries on the Billboard 200 and solidifying its position as one of K-pop’s most consistent touring acts.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
Around the same time, Milan emerged as the epicenter of Italian fashion, with Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Valentino and Ferre, Versace among the growing list of iconic names and brands solidifying Italy’s global reputation.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Indiana Republican leaders are solidifying a partnership with TPUSA that would strive to start chapters in every school and punish those who block their creation, IndyStar reported earlier this month.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
After two seasons of Peter chasing around Rose Larkin, Isabel proves to be more than a distressed damsel, solidifying journalism’s crucial place in holding power accountable and aiding governmental investigations at large.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Richard has played in 30 of the Warriors’ last 31 games, solidifying his place as a role player while the lineup has fluctuated around him due to injury.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Qnity Electronics on Thursday reported strong fourth-quarter results alongside rosy guidance, solidifying its reputation as an under-the-radar beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom.
—CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
With the highway rollout and additional city launches planned this month, Waymo appears to be solidifying its position in the robotaxi industry.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Over the past several years, the group has expanded its arena footprint across North America, landing multiple entries on the Billboard 200 and solidifying its position as one of K-pop’s most consistent touring acts.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
Around the same time, Milan emerged as the epicenter of Italian fashion, with Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Valentino and Ferre, Versace among the growing list of iconic names and brands solidifying Italy’s global reputation.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Indiana Republican leaders are solidifying a partnership with TPUSA that would strive to start chapters in every school and punish those who block their creation, IndyStar reported earlier this month.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
After two seasons of Peter chasing around Rose Larkin, Isabel proves to be more than a distressed damsel, solidifying journalism’s crucial place in holding power accountable and aiding governmental investigations at large.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
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After a messy morning, the freezing rain threat in Philadelphia has ended, with temperatures now above freezing.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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During the winter and early spring, dormant vegetation — especially grass cured by freezing temperatures — becomes prime fuel when paired with dry, warm and windy weather.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The result revealed a surprising pattern—superconductivity appeared and strengthened over a specific range of conditions, forming a curved region known as a superconducting dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gandhi said forming an advisory committee would not necessarily prevent school closures.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The lunar sea Mare Crisium (the Sea of Crisis) is just visible as a dark circular feature at the top of the sunlit lunar disk, where lava flooded a network of impact craters over a billion years ago, before hardening into a vast basaltic plain.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Defense Department released a blueprint in January for hardening bases against drones that slip past air defenses, outlining measures for commanders, including netting to trap or prematurely detonate incoming drones and additional hardened overhead cover.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Venus conjoins crystallizing Saturn in your 8th House of Serious Exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Such occasions are crystallizing.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Solidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifying. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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