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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
Analysts say that Beijing will want to show that its relationship with Moscow is rock solid, even if relations with Washington are now in a better place.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Choosing the Better Diet Plan for Weight Loss There's solid research suggesting that intermittent fasting and standard lower-calorie diets lead to comparable weight loss results.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
That's a solid discount for a phone that launched two months ago.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Brent Barry, taken out of mothballs, was solid.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Choosing the Better Diet Plan for Weight Loss There's solid research suggesting that intermittent fasting and standard lower-calorie diets lead to comparable weight loss results.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
That's a solid discount for a phone that launched two months ago.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Brent Barry, taken out of mothballs, was solid.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Claiming early—at 62—to generate income to service debt might seem logical but typically costs significantly more over the long run than delaying to 70 and paying down debt from other sources in the interim.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The most common reasons cited for detransition were pressure from a parent, harassment or discrimination, and that transitioning was too hard.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Incredibly forgettable and hard to get through.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.—
Pam McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2023
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The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.—
Breanna Draxler,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2013
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The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Each of these shifts depend on market data that is reliable, licensed and machine-readable in ways legacy infrastructure was not built to deliver.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In a debate for the Democratic nomination for the Senate in Iowa this month, one of the moderators, Erin Murphy, asked the candidates, Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, both state legislators, a reasonable, if downbeat, question.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The tuition payments may be a gift presented without strings, but there are still plenty of reasonable expectations that come with a college education.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Cracks in the casing, a stiff or fraying cord, or discoloration around outlets mean that your power strip is failing.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, another five states, including death-tax-free California and Florida, impose stiff fees to probate (that is, get court approval for) an estate and/or require a family to pay attorneys.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Available in four neutral shades designed to hide beneath a sheer skirt, these easy-to-slip-on shorts will save you from any wardrobe malfunctions.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Many employees have neutral (or negative) feelings about their email and chat applications.—
Eddy Azad,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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