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
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
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Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead of reaching for a defender in the next tier of players, solidifying the offense even further with a receiver like Jordyn Tyson could offer a ton of intrigue for the rest of the offseason and how things could play out with George Pickens’ franchise tag.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 150,000 Brownies were shipped that first year, blowing away company expectations and solidifying Kodak as an industry giant that would become a part of everyday American life.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
By 1889 the post office had combined the two towns solidifying their relationship.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Alright, Still also made a splash in the United States, earning her a Grammy nomination for best alternative music album and solidifying Allen’s reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most exciting new artists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Just prior to the solidifying goal, Sunnyvale won a penalty from a collision in the box in the 58th minute.
—Staff Writter, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adding one of these players would provide depth and upgrade the position, solidifying an important role on defense while ultilizing a strength in this draft.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead of reaching for a defender in the next tier of players, solidifying the offense even further with a receiver like Jordyn Tyson could offer a ton of intrigue for the rest of the offseason and how things could play out with George Pickens’ franchise tag.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 150,000 Brownies were shipped that first year, blowing away company expectations and solidifying Kodak as an industry giant that would become a part of everyday American life.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
By 1889 the post office had combined the two towns solidifying their relationship.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Alright, Still also made a splash in the United States, earning her a Grammy nomination for best alternative music album and solidifying Allen’s reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most exciting new artists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Just prior to the solidifying goal, Sunnyvale won a penalty from a collision in the box in the 58th minute.
—Staff Writter, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adding one of these players would provide depth and upgrade the position, solidifying an important role on defense while ultilizing a strength in this draft.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
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Highs today will only hit the mid to upper 40s with morning lows down near the freezing mark both days.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In parts of the Midwest from Minneapolis to Detroit, temperatures could fall to below freezing.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Drying the freshly cleaning surface promptly is a key final step that prevents water spots from forming.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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For the crew, this final stage (re-entry) was the most dangerous part, with outside temperatures exceeding 5,000 °F (2,760°C) and plasma forming around it in the Earth’s atmosphere.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Having won best in show at TinyFest over the past two years keeps Wilson coming back to the expo with new home designs, which are stick built and feature fire hardening.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The sky was the color of cotton candy, but the stale kind that’s been hardening in a plastic bag for days after the fair.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Khosla himself has endorsed the idea of a national wealth fund, and the symmetry between his individual advocacy and OpenAI’s institutional proposal suggests that a policy framework is crystallizing within the AI industry’s upper echelons.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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That regime sentiment seems to be crystalizing.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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