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
Sonny finished his final year at Ohio State as a first-team All-Big Ten selection, solidifying himself as one of the best linebackers in the country.
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is solidifying the US dollar’s dominant role in global trade, according to one measure of activity in the interbank foreign-exchange markets.
—Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead of reaching for a defender in the next tier of players, solidifying the offense even further with a receiver like Jordyn Tyson could offer a ton of intrigue for the rest of the offseason and how things could play out with George Pickens’ franchise tag.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 150,000 Brownies were shipped that first year, blowing away company expectations and solidifying Kodak as an industry giant that would become a part of everyday American life.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
By 1889 the post office had combined the two towns solidifying their relationship.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Alright, Still also made a splash in the United States, earning her a Grammy nomination for best alternative music album and solidifying Allen’s reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most exciting new artists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is solidifying the US dollar’s dominant role in global trade, according to one measure of activity in the interbank foreign-exchange markets.
—Carter Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead of reaching for a defender in the next tier of players, solidifying the offense even further with a receiver like Jordyn Tyson could offer a ton of intrigue for the rest of the offseason and how things could play out with George Pickens’ franchise tag.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
More than 150,000 Brownies were shipped that first year, blowing away company expectations and solidifying Kodak as an industry giant that would become a part of everyday American life.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
By 1889 the post office had combined the two towns solidifying their relationship.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Alright, Still also made a splash in the United States, earning her a Grammy nomination for best alternative music album and solidifying Allen’s reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most exciting new artists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
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That meant an overnight stay on the mountain in freezing conditions.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Potatoes planted in the garden a few months ago are forming potatoes underground and the plants are starting to decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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When conditions are right for hardening off and planting your seedlings, continue to monitor weather conditions.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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In fire-prone areas, Cal Fire and local fire departments already enforce defensible space rules, and building codes require home hardening like covering vents with mesh to prevent embers from entering the house.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Khosla himself has endorsed the idea of a national wealth fund, and the symmetry between his individual advocacy and OpenAI’s institutional proposal suggests that a policy framework is crystallizing within the AI industry’s upper echelons.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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That regime sentiment seems to be crystalizing.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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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 1 May. 2026.
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