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Recent Examples of solidly
Ogles handily won his 2024 reelection race in the solidly red district, with nearly 57% of the vote.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Neighborhoods that were solidly working-class five years ago now attract developers seeking upscale conversions.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Knights’ recent slide had pushed them from solidly into the 68-team field to squarely on the bubble.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
While Republicans are determined to strengthen their grip on this solidly conservative seat, Democrats see an opportunity to capitalize on GOP divisions and a crowded field.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
All three major indexes had spent time Tuesday solidly higher and lower, so their closing levels obscure all that happened during the trading day.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Issa’s once solidly Republican district had been trending more moderate in recent years.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Abbott Elementary continues to perform solidly for ABC and Disney’s streaming services Hulu and Disney+.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The Wild are solidly in the playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Neighborhoods that were solidly working-class five years ago now attract developers seeking upscale conversions.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The Knights’ recent slide had pushed them from solidly into the 68-team field to squarely on the bubble.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
While Republicans are determined to strengthen their grip on this solidly conservative seat, Democrats see an opportunity to capitalize on GOP divisions and a crowded field.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
All three major indexes had spent time Tuesday solidly higher and lower, so their closing levels obscure all that happened during the trading day.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Issa’s once solidly Republican district had been trending more moderate in recent years.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Abbott Elementary continues to perform solidly for ABC and Disney’s streaming services Hulu and Disney+.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The Wild are solidly in the playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly
Adverb
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Handling has been sharpened by rigidly mounting the rear subframe and reworking the Bilstein dampers.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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American parents, who can sometimes, though certainly not always, adhere rigidly to strict sleep-training schedules may miss out on this more flexible style of family life.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Bears were beaten soundly by Florida State, preventing any chance of Mark Madsen’s team improving its case with a postseason run.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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That ballot measure would have banned the hunting and trapping of mountain lions and bobcats in Colorado, and it was also soundly rejected by the state’s voters.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Edgeworth is positioned squarely within that shift.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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One horn hit Kippes squarely in the heart.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Although most of the towns and villages around them are under de-facto Hezbollah control, Qlayaa — like other Christian, Sunni Muslim and Druze communities dotting the bucolic hills of Lebanon’s south — had taken a resolutely neutral position.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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San Joaquin Delta rallied steadily over the final three quarters Sunday afternoon to defeat MiraCosta College 76-71 in the California Community College Athletic Association’s state championship game in Visalia.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Small, practical steps keep friendships growing steadily.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Carreras scored the crucial opening goal, determinedly driving into the box and finishing in an individual flourish that unlocked the match in the 65th minute.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That would emphatically overturn the will of the majority of California voters who want those standards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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One night later, Italy trounced Mexico, the second favorite in the pool, even more emphatically, flashing more power and sneaky defensive dekes in the win.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Kremlin has also steadfastly denied it.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Madrid, meanwhile, are steadfastly backing the allegations made by Vinicius Jr, who has faced an obscene amount of racial abuse during his eight-year career at the Bernabeu.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Solidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidly. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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