FIRMED (UP) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

firmed (up)

verb

past tense of firm (up)

as in hardened

to become physically firm or solid wait for the modeling clay to firm up before handling the finished pot

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The building materials are fire-resistant, as are the windows, and the eaves are fire-hardened as well.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Formula One did not return to South Africa in 1986, as international protest over apartheid hardened.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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Ashby froze him with a backdoor breaking ball to make it 3-2, then Díaz attempted to check his swing but didn’t get the call, throwing up his arms in frustration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

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However, for someone with a preexisting condition such as pulmonary fibrosis – where the tissue of the lungs has stiffened and can no longer stretch to full capacity – a viral infection may make their condition worse.

— Karin Wuertz-Kozak, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Texas stiffened and took the 21-point lead to the locker room.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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