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 period was also marked by rapid economic growth, solidifying the city’s reputation as a financial hub and a consumer’s paradise.
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Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Becht said either player could have been the starter, but Plummer won the job and then proceeded to go out and complete 70 percent of his passes in the first four games as the Storm rolled out to a 4-0 start, solidifying himself as the Storm quarterback.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Sonny finished his final year at Ohio State as a first-team All-Big Ten selection, solidifying himself as one of the best linebackers in the country.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is solidifying the US dollar’s dominant role in global trade, according to one measure of activity in the interbank foreign-exchange markets.
—Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 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.
—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
Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Becht said either player could have been the starter, but Plummer won the job and then proceeded to go out and complete 70 percent of his passes in the first four games as the Storm rolled out to a 4-0 start, solidifying himself as the Storm quarterback.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Sonny finished his final year at Ohio State as a first-team All-Big Ten selection, solidifying himself as one of the best linebackers in the country.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is solidifying the US dollar’s dominant role in global trade, according to one measure of activity in the interbank foreign-exchange markets.
—Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
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That meant an overnight stay on the mountain in freezing conditions.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blackmon remembers sitting nearby as his father and other community leaders gathered on the porch, talking late into the night about forming a local NAACP chapter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Amid these developments Fujimori supporters regrouped politically, forming the Alliance for the Future (Alianza por el Futuro), a coalition intended to carry forward the Fujimorista movement in his absence.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Today, homeowners often invest in fire-hardening and see little benefit in their premiums.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 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 7 May. 2026.
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