solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 
solidified; solidifying
1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion
: to become solid, compact, or hard
Examples of solidify in a Sentence
Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building.
Hot wax solidifies as it cools.
Recent findings helped to solidify our position.
The international community is working to solidify its alliances.
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Many Republicans view the legislation as Trump's signature domestic policy win, solidifying his agenda for years to come.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The inner core formed roughly a billion years ago as Earth’s interior finally began to cool and solidify following its formation.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2025
Heading into a pivotal third season, Smith will need to take a step forward in solidifying the team’s run defense efforts in order to keep his starting position.
—Nick Harris
july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
While some observed slight banding in certain HDR10 content, recent updates appear to have largely resolved the issue—solidifying the G5 as the TV to beat in 2025.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The inner core formed roughly a billion years ago as Earth’s interior finally began to cool and solidify following its formation.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2025
Heading into a pivotal third season, Smith will need to take a step forward in solidifying the team’s run defense efforts in order to keep his starting position.
—Nick Harris
july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard
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