as in stiff
incapable of or highly resistant to bending
stiffened corpses an old-fashioned dress with a stiffened lace collar
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as in strengthened
to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe
plans to further stiffen the already onerous requirements for admission to the elite military unit
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Adjective
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Getting into the team will remain a stiff challenge, more so if and when Jacob Ramsey arrives from Aston Villa, albeit there will be four fronts to fight on this season and therefore more games.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025 -
And with everything from the AC blasting to stiff seating, a theater doesn’t always offer an inviting ambience.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dubai Duty Free also strengthened its senior management team with eight senior managers appointed to key roles, including seven UAE nationals.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Hopkins clinic fit squarely into the desire of these movements to offer Americans alternatives to the rigid gender roles and compulsory heterosexuality of the Cold War era.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Different from a program of record, which reflects a rigid requirement and often a single vendor, a capability of record signals the need for ongoing capability, such as for small drones.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The chemistry is solid, the instrumentation and the arrangements are tight, the five-part vocal harmonies are pleasurable.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers are still in solid playoff position, owning the top wild-card spot with a 68-53 record, while the Padres are 69-52.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Stiffened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stiffened. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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