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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now
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as in self
having or consisting of a single color
both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a solid source of information to reporters
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Recent Examples of solid
Its solid aluminum unibody design features internal shock resistance offering up to 6 feet of fall defense, tied to AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
N95s filter for solid particles in the air but not dangerous gases.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Understanding The Exposure Gap Many young marketers arrive with ambition, vocabulary and a solid grasp of brand theory.
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Michael Wright,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Netflix’s original film Office Romance, starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, premiered with a solid 655 million minutes.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
N95s filter for solid particles in the air but not dangerous gases.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Understanding The Exposure Gap Many young marketers arrive with ambition, vocabulary and a solid grasp of brand theory.
—
Michael Wright,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Netflix’s original film Office Romance, starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, premiered with a solid 655 million minutes.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for solid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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The business solution provider, on the other hand, acts as the logical custodian of critical processes.
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Those are legitimate concerns, and yet the rebuttals are just as logical.
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In the days leading up to his show, Chavarria and his team were hard at work in his make-shift studio in the 6th arrondissement.
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Closing a chapter, not the relationships For Sevy, the hardest part is closing this chapter with the people who made the place feel like home.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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And perhaps most importantly, hempcrete can be carbon neutral or even carbon negative, depending on its composition.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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Andrews, a lifelong resident of Red Hook Houses West, said the community has waited long enough for a reliable pool.
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No reliable figures are available for battlefield casualties in the war.
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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How to Restore Absorbency to Towels To restore absorbency to stiff towels, Sokolowski recommends performing a deep clean.
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Vigorously whisk remaining 1 cup of cream with powdered sugar in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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While linen and silk are light and airy, some occasions call for a sturdier yet equally breathable option.
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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