Synonyms of solidifying

solidifying

verb

present participle of solidify

1

as in freezing

to become physically firm or solid

water solidifying into ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freezing
• hardening
• stiffening
• congealing
• concreting
• crystallizing
• setting
• firming (up)
• gelling
• indurating
• thickening
• coagulating
• encrusting
• caking
• gelatinizing
• jellying
• rigidifying
• jelling
• ossifying
• calcifying
• clotting
• tempering
• petrifying
• callusing
• annealing
• gelating
• case-hardening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softening
• liquefying
• melting
• dissolving
• thawing
• fusing
• smelting
• fluxing
• unfreezing
• deliquescing

2

as in forming

to take on a definite form

my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forming
• crystallizing
• connecting
• shaping (up)
• joining
• combining
• jelling
• cohering
• fusing
• coalescing
• uniting
• coupling
• unifying
• associating
• linking (up)
• conjoining
• conjugating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decaying
• breaking down
• disintegrating
• decomposing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of solidifying

Today, the Blair Mountain battlefield has transformed into a platform for progress, where the enduring fight for workers’ health, rights, and dignity is no longer buried in the mountains but solidifying into the American conscience. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

During the first technical meeting, Jason was able to solve each obstacle live, solidifying the partnership and earning an immediate vote of confidence from the Nets staff. — Partner Content, Variety, 28 July 2026

Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga are pitching deeper into games, solidifying the front of the rotation and taking pressure off the bullpen. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Toyota's overall electrified vehicle sales are surging, with a 225% growth in EV volume year-over-year in Q2 2026, solidifying its position as a major player in the evolving automotive landscape. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The Panthers rewarded Coker with a three-year $36 million contract this off-season, solidifying him as the WR2 in Carolina. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

In the meantime, Rodríguez has been solidifying her influence in Washington—hiring a lobbyist and cultivating people who might benefit from stalling a transition. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

His two main opponents, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former public health official Nirav Shah, both ended their campaigns on Sunday, further solidifying Jackson’s status as the likely nominee. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

According to Cruise, Iñárritu was instrumental in solidifying the tone of his performance. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026