1
as in freezing
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in forming
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidifying
The accession of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in early March completed a decades-long process, solidifying the transformation of the Islamic Republic of Iran from a theocracy into a de facto military dictatorship.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The Row, Loewe, Celine, Dior, and editor-favorite Ossou have all incorporated this shade into their collections, solidifying it as one of the season’s standout tones.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Minesweeper was released in 1990 and later featured in Windows 95, solidifying its popularity.
—Ryan Brennan
march 20, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Cal-Italian titan Flour + Water Hospitality Group chose the Town for its first-ever expansion outside of San Francisco — solidifying Oakland’s growing momentum as a pizza city.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Penn skipped several major awards shows, including SAG's Actor Awards and the BAFTAs, both of which awarded him Best Supporting Actor, solidifying his frontrunner status.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The Michigan resident continued to build on the momentum from his 2026 Da Realest album, while solidifying himself as next up on the Flint scene.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Medfield is on the verge of solidifying a dynasty.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The film industry that includes Chalamet is doing little more than confirming and solidifying its own obsolescence.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The Row, Loewe, Celine, Dior, and editor-favorite Ossou have all incorporated this shade into their collections, solidifying it as one of the season’s standout tones.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Minesweeper was released in 1990 and later featured in Windows 95, solidifying its popularity.
—Ryan Brennan
march 20, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Cal-Italian titan Flour + Water Hospitality Group chose the Town for its first-ever expansion outside of San Francisco — solidifying Oakland’s growing momentum as a pizza city.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Penn skipped several major awards shows, including SAG's Actor Awards and the BAFTAs, both of which awarded him Best Supporting Actor, solidifying his frontrunner status.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The Michigan resident continued to build on the momentum from his 2026 Da Realest album, while solidifying himself as next up on the Flint scene.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Medfield is on the verge of solidifying a dynasty.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The film industry that includes Chalamet is doing little more than confirming and solidifying its own obsolescence.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
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These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Houdry’s catalytic invention couldn’t work with leaded gasoline, and it hadn’t been tested in tough conditions, such as freezing cold or sweltering heat.—
Ann E. Carlson,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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An online discussion about forming an unofficial supporters section brought four guys together for a beer.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Ahmed Mori, who is volunteering his services, says forming a homeowners' association could give residents more leverage.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Saline rinses at the first sign of congestion can prevent mouth breathing from hardening into habit.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Venus conjoins crystallizing Saturn in your 8th House of Serious Exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Such occasions are crystallizing.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Solidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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