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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
He's also solidified his status as a red carpet staple at notable events across sports and entertainment, between prestigious athletic achievement awards like the ESPYs and the NFL Honors, as well as Hollywood's hottest soirées.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Russell began the season as the favorite for the title and solidified that after winning the opening race in Australia.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
For 28 years, Pastries A Go Go solidified itself as a local staple just through word of mouth, plus a very supportive Decatur community, Light said.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Over the past decade, the evidence has solidified in several clinical niches.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Learning about concepts such as leverage and liquidation threshold becomes more solidified when used in practice.
—Malana Vantyler
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Over the past decade, Bargatze has solidified his place at the top of the comedy world.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
Simon's leadership for acquisitions of several companies, including DeBartolo Realty Corporation, Corporate Property Investors, Chelsea Property Group, the Mills Corporation and Taubman Center, solidified the Simons as the world's largest mall owners.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
This weekend’s massive event marked BTS’ first full-member appearance in years and solidified the K-pop group’s exceptionally deep connection with their vast fanbase.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Russell began the season as the favorite for the title and solidified that after winning the opening race in Australia.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
For 28 years, Pastries A Go Go solidified itself as a local staple just through word of mouth, plus a very supportive Decatur community, Light said.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Over the past decade, the evidence has solidified in several clinical niches.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Learning about concepts such as leverage and liquidation threshold becomes more solidified when used in practice.
—Malana Vantyler
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Over the past decade, Bargatze has solidified his place at the top of the comedy world.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
Simon's leadership for acquisitions of several companies, including DeBartolo Realty Corporation, Corporate Property Investors, Chelsea Property Group, the Mills Corporation and Taubman Center, solidified the Simons as the world's largest mall owners.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
This weekend’s massive event marked BTS’ first full-member appearance in years and solidified the K-pop group’s exceptionally deep connection with their vast fanbase.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
Verb
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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
Verb
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In the past year, many similar minyans have formed in such places as Brooklyn and Boston.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The church had formed a working team to determine its eligibility and capacity to make the initial application, and, having had a study and additional discussion with the Church Council, an application was made, according to the congregation.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Meanwhile, many members of Congress skipped town, amid growing public opprobrium that, perhaps, crystallized most visibly in the gossip rag TMZ, which has gone full Woodward and Bernstein, running photos of lawmakers in the line of anything but duty.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nagarjuna is precise about the moment his identity as an actor crystallized.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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