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as in froze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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as in formed
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidified
The deal would be solidified late this year.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Paul has solidified himself as a legitimate WWE superstar, finishing in the final four of each of the last two Royal Rumbles and being a one-time United States champion.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
While the decision in the case remains pending, state maps for the 2026 elections will be solidified over the coming months as candidate filing deadlines rapidly approach.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
That solidified the Giants GM’s complete lack of understanding of what leadership and locker room chemistry looks like.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The interior of the offensive line needs to be solidified this offseason, and reinforcements are needed at other positions, such as wide receiver and tight end.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The search for a new superintendent Jeane said that a plan to search for and hire a new superintendent will be solidified within the next couple of weeks.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye solidified their increasingly close diplomatic and trade relations this week, with a slew of commitments to coordinate on defense and investment.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Snugly tucked inside a historic hotel in Portland’s West End, Wayside Tavern quickly solidified itself as a regular haunt among visitors and locals alike.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Paul has solidified himself as a legitimate WWE superstar, finishing in the final four of each of the last two Royal Rumbles and being a one-time United States champion.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
While the decision in the case remains pending, state maps for the 2026 elections will be solidified over the coming months as candidate filing deadlines rapidly approach.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
That solidified the Giants GM’s complete lack of understanding of what leadership and locker room chemistry looks like.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The interior of the offensive line needs to be solidified this offseason, and reinforcements are needed at other positions, such as wide receiver and tight end.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The search for a new superintendent Jeane said that a plan to search for and hire a new superintendent will be solidified within the next couple of weeks.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye solidified their increasingly close diplomatic and trade relations this week, with a slew of commitments to coordinate on defense and investment.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Snugly tucked inside a historic hotel in Portland’s West End, Wayside Tavern quickly solidified itself as a regular haunt among visitors and locals alike.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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The Board of Education also froze employee travel and district contracts, pending an internal investigation.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The newspaper printed its last edition in June 2021 after police raided its office and froze its assets.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cannon and Lee formed a partnership at the start of 2019.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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But by the time of Pretti’s killing – and with public anger rising – the tone of state officials hardened, promising a serious inquiry, whatever the challenges.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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For years, this unspoken truth has hardened her, shaping her into a woman of precision and emotional distance — a mother who learned survival through silence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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He was then omitted from rosters in September and November as the new culture and on-field identity crystallized.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Then came the sentence that crystallized everything.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the Timberwolves’ defense stiffened, their shots finally started falling.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outrage from the left about that maneuver stiffened Democratic spirits for a confrontation in the fall.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
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