1
as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in to form
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidify
While much of the show was scripted, Lowe was also allowed to ad-lib, which further helped solidify the show’s off-kilter, edgy sense of humor.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The big picture: In today's multipolar world, the U.S., Russia and China are all racing to secure their strategic interests and solidify — or expand — their spheres of influence.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Made in Brazil, with Brazilian know-how and an in-house team of Brazilian architects, the company is one of the few South American firms that has solidified a strong presence in the Middle East and Milan.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
His relationship with Barron Trump has further solidified his influence.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The big picture: In today's multipolar world, the U.S., Russia and China are all racing to secure their strategic interests and solidify — or expand — their spheres of influence.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Made in Brazil, with Brazilian know-how and an in-house team of Brazilian architects, the company is one of the few South American firms that has solidified a strong presence in the Middle East and Milan.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
His relationship with Barron Trump has further solidified his influence.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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By strategically freezing non-essential backfills, organizations can achieve substantial cost savings while reducing workforce size without triggering the cultural fallout that layoffs so often bring.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The recent frenzy in the Trump Administration to dismantle the federal government has resulted in some VAWA funds being frozen.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Through making Who Believes in Angels?, the two artists formed a close bond that went far beyond a working relationship.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The bulk of the fighting took place in Latakia and Tartus, coastal provinces that are the heartland of Syria’s Alawites, a minority sect that constitutes some 10% of the population but whose members formed the backbone of the army and security forces under Assad.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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More frequent and severe disasters are forcing local governments to spend more on infrastructure — like sea walls, storm pumps, and hardening critical facilities — services that are funded largely through property taxes.—
Christopher Flavelle,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Already, Russia appears to be hardening its stance: Moscow has ruled out any peacekeepers from NATO-member countries in monitoring any peace settlement.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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Plan of attack With his coaching staff now in place, Johnson must crystallize his vision for the roster with general manager Ryan Poles.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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But that film rocked me to my core in a way that crystallized my career path in film.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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At one point, the lower half of a student’s body can be seen stiffening before the student then falls to the ground similar to a boxer being knocked out.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The big red button on the steering wheel stiffens suspension temporarily for keeping grip.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2024
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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