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
Gathering and using feedback is a positive for building resilience and solidifying group relationships.
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Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The development grant recipients are in a deeper exploration period, which includes securing access to core subjects and collaborators, solidifying budgets, fundraising, story development, and other tasks.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The company serves a significant client base, including L-Bank and sector institutions, solidifying its use across international boundaries.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
More than 8,000 vacuums have been purchased this month alone, solidifying it as a top pick for shoppers.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nonetheless, a great campaign for the Tigers could lead to him improving his NFL draft stock and solidifying himself as a first-round pick for any team needing a signal-caller.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Unitree topped the medal table with 11 in total, four of them gold, solidifying its leadership in humanoid performance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Then Bennett fired a bullet to Tru Edwards for the game-winning score with five seconds left, solidifying his hold on a roster spot in the process.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Earle-Sears, on the other hand, secured the endorsement of the National Rifle Association, further solidifying her stance on gun rights.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The development grant recipients are in a deeper exploration period, which includes securing access to core subjects and collaborators, solidifying budgets, fundraising, story development, and other tasks.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
The company serves a significant client base, including L-Bank and sector institutions, solidifying its use across international boundaries.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
More than 8,000 vacuums have been purchased this month alone, solidifying it as a top pick for shoppers.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nonetheless, a great campaign for the Tigers could lead to him improving his NFL draft stock and solidifying himself as a first-round pick for any team needing a signal-caller.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Unitree topped the medal table with 11 in total, four of them gold, solidifying its leadership in humanoid performance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Then Bennett fired a bullet to Tru Edwards for the game-winning score with five seconds left, solidifying his hold on a roster spot in the process.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Earle-Sears, on the other hand, secured the endorsement of the National Rifle Association, further solidifying her stance on gun rights.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
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The inspiration for jelly ice came from freezing tofu, which releases any water stored inside when it's thawed, much like ice.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Aug. 2025
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This means freezing methods can be applied at skin level to destroy underlying subcutaneous fat while not harming the skin.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Pull the cable towards your face with your elbows high and aligned with your ears, forming a 90-degree angle.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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One study uses a new astrophysical computer simulation that models turbulence within the cloud, causing fragmentation into smaller, star-forming clumps.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Traditional security hardening is no longer enough to combat this threat.—
David Bennett,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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And while the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stood defiant and unmoved by the hardening stance against it, the blowback against its citizens is certainly being felt.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sea water flows into the small crystallizing ponds (salt beds) and the quantity of water is controlled by gravity and slate gates.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In this one crystallizing moment, the woman’s yearning, desire that has been discreetly waiting in the background, rushes into view.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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But most recently it has been hit from several sides, most notably stiffening competition primarily from Amazon, off-pricers and membership clubs as well as Walmart and Target.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Competition has also been stiffening, the analyst added, which could be an additional tailwind for growth.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Solidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifying. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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