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as in hardens
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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as in forms
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidifies
The mixture behaves like a liquid until pressure is applied, then solidifies before returning to a liquid state.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
For better or worse, the richest have long been able to wrest stars from the less well-off; there is, though, a welcome debate to be had about how much PSR solidifies the status quo.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Signing Allen and Bonitto to long-term deals over the past month solidifies a defensive corps for years to come alongside Surtain, Cooper and Barron.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
As for Apple, BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote that this decision solidifies his confidence in Apple's services revenue estimates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Green Bay making this move further solidifies their status as top-tier Super Bowl contenders.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The announcement ends weeks of speculation and solidifies the 12-man squad that will take on Europe in September.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
General Motors' bold agreement to jointly develop five vehicles with Hyundai-Kia solidifies CEO Mary Barra’s status as a transformative leader of a company that long seemed adrift.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Tight end Jake Ferguson’s spot atop the depth chart is safe, and his contract extension earlier in camp just further solidifies his placement.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
For better or worse, the richest have long been able to wrest stars from the less well-off; there is, though, a welcome debate to be had about how much PSR solidifies the status quo.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Signing Allen and Bonitto to long-term deals over the past month solidifies a defensive corps for years to come alongside Surtain, Cooper and Barron.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
As for Apple, BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote that this decision solidifies his confidence in Apple's services revenue estimates.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Green Bay making this move further solidifies their status as top-tier Super Bowl contenders.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The announcement ends weeks of speculation and solidifies the 12-man squad that will take on Europe in September.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
General Motors' bold agreement to jointly develop five vehicles with Hyundai-Kia solidifies CEO Mary Barra’s status as a transformative leader of a company that long seemed adrift.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Tight end Jake Ferguson’s spot atop the depth chart is safe, and his contract extension earlier in camp just further solidifies his placement.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
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When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But as Beijing hardens its ties with Russia, North Korea and other nations unfriendly to the West, the emergence of two camps and the contest between them appears clearer than ever.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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That balancing act wouldn’t be possible without the mastery of Cooke and Wright (who also directed the first three episodes), whose tension forms the basis of every relationship and plot point in the six-episode series.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the simplest way to describe this phenomenon is to say that parasocial interaction is what happens when someone forms a relationship with someone or something else that is not able to facilitate full two-way communication in the conventional sense.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But even this nod to forgiveness is relatively punishing, since the health refill freezes your character in a defenseless pose for a few seconds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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This allows roots to establish while the soil is still warm but air temperatures are cooling, before the ground freezes, which reduces stress.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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That vulnerability crystallizes in her scenes opposite French screen legend Daniel Auteuil, who plays her ex-husband, Gabriel.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Coherence crystallizes when daily work aligns with broader goals, even under pressure.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Set in the country's highlands, La Ruta de Las Flores is a scenic drive that connects several villages, and bursts to life when the coffee fields lining it come into full bloom.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its dual reputation for internal and external benefits connects it to a broader lifestyle shift where the line between wellness and beauty is no longer sharp.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Solidifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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