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
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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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The emergence of Randy Pittman Jr. (215 yards, TD) has solidified his status as the perfect replacement for Alec Holler, who had 244 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2024
The slideshow included some of Crawford's most famous modeling campaigns from the '90s, including her 1992 Pepsi ad that solidified her superstar status.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
In 2014, the CDC solidified its commitment to this by creating a new department: the Division of Global Health Protection, which is solely dedicated to global health security.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 1 July 2024
Continuing to solidify her spot as the greatest of all time, Biles will be flanked by three other women who were with her in Tokyo three years ago: Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Jade Carey.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2024
The slideshow included some of Crawford's most famous modeling campaigns from the '90s, including her 1992 Pepsi ad that solidified her superstar status.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
In 2014, the CDC solidified its commitment to this by creating a new department: the Division of Global Health Protection, which is solely dedicated to global health security.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 1 July 2024
Continuing to solidify her spot as the greatest of all time, Biles will be flanked by three other women who were with her in Tokyo three years ago: Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Jade Carey.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
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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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