as in hardened
to become physically firm or solid
wait for the modeling clay to firm up before handling the finished pot
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
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The songs on the album also represent durability and strength, hardened by the turmoil one may experience in their 20s.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mullins glanced up and saw two seconds on the clock, but time froze, the world stopped.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a statement, the NCAA later confirmed a malfunction happened when the scoreboard system froze, causing the horn to also freeze and blare uninterrupted for several minutes.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The prime minister’s demeanor stiffened.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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After the deputies put him back into the chair, Mitchell’s body stiffened, with his legs straight in front of him and his head lolling back.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Firmed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmed%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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