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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now
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as in self
having or consisting of a single color
both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a solid source of information to reporters
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Recent Examples of solid
Its solid aluminum unibody design features internal shock resistance offering up to 6 feet of fall defense, tied to AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
N95s filter for solid particles in the air but not dangerous gases.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Understanding The Exposure Gap Many young marketers arrive with ambition, vocabulary and a solid grasp of brand theory.
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Michael Wright,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Netflix’s original film Office Romance, starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, premiered with a solid 655 million minutes.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
N95s filter for solid particles in the air but not dangerous gases.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Understanding The Exposure Gap Many young marketers arrive with ambition, vocabulary and a solid grasp of brand theory.
—
Michael Wright,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Netflix’s original film Office Romance, starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, premiered with a solid 655 million minutes.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for solid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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The business solution provider, on the other hand, acts as the logical custodian of critical processes.
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Those are legitimate concerns, and yet the rebuttals are just as logical.
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Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.
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That’s hard to imagine of a president who uses the office to promote and prosper from his own brand name.
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On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
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For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
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Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.
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Weather aside, Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week, running from July 6 to 9, will feature shows from 30 houses, compared with FW25’s 27-strong line-up.
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Andrews, a lifelong resident of Red Hook Houses West, said the community has waited long enough for a reliable pool.
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No reliable figures are available for battlefield casualties in the war.
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Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
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This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.
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How to Restore Absorbency to Towels To restore absorbency to stiff towels, Sokolowski recommends performing a deep clean.
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Vigorously whisk remaining 1 cup of cream with powdered sugar in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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