Synonyms of solidifying

solidifying

verb

present participle of solidify

1

as in freezing

to become physically firm or solid

water solidifying into ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freezing
• hardening
• stiffening
• congealing
• concreting
• crystallizing
• setting
• firming (up)
• gelling
• indurating
• thickening
• coagulating
• encrusting
• caking
• gelatinizing
• jellying
• rigidifying
• jelling
• ossifying
• calcifying
• clotting
• tempering
• petrifying
• callusing
• annealing
• gelating
• case-hardening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softening
• liquefying
• melting
• dissolving
• thawing
• fusing
• smelting
• fluxing
• unfreezing
• deliquescing

2

as in forming

to take on a definite form

my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forming
• crystallizing
• connecting
• shaping (up)
• joining
• combining
• jelling
• cohering
• fusing
• coalescing
• uniting
• coupling
• unifying
• associating
• linking (up)
• conjoining
• conjugating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decaying
• breaking down
• disintegrating
• decomposing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of solidifying

Air France’s La Première just won the World's Best First Class Award at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, solidifying its reputation as the crème de la crème of commercial aviation. — Emily Adler Sach, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Alongside the Charm, the company introduced lighter-weight virtual reality goggles and new audio-only smart glasses, further solidifying its dominance in ambient computing. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

His naked illusion dresses — the first worn by actress Mitzi Gaynor for a 1969 television special — was at first shocking but became liquid gold for Mackie, solidifying his legacy as a costume and fashion designer. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Further solidifying the need for an outside investor is when a company clearly needs additional guidance and organized systems to help propel it to the next stage. — Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

More exchanges at all levels between China and the United States are another low-cost way of solidifying a framework of strategic stability. — Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2026

Bolsonaro’s younger brothers Carlos and Eduardo Bolsonaro would also go on to pursue political careers, solidifying a political dynasty for the family. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

After losing 43 pounds during the offseason and vastly improving his strength, the 6-foot-5, 305-pound Rockledge native has worked at tackle and guard, but is solidifying a role as the O-line comes together. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

The state discovered that reforms had to be beneficial to all, and so the political mission had to be implementing education and acculturation as a means of solidifying the nascent bourgeoisie. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026