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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
The taut, real-life tale plays as both a solid, gripping piece of old-fashioned movie-making and an insightful probing of the ways that obsession can twist up a man for good or evil.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
At barely two years of age, the child understandably consumed solid foods only one-third of the time; most of his nutritional needs came from his mother’s milk.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that the central bank does not need to rush to lower rates, citing a solid job market and inflation that remains above its 2% target.
—Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Tatcha The Serum Stick $49 $37 Tatcha The Serum Stick is a convenient, compact, and concentrated solid serum that softens fine lines and keeps makeup looking freshly applied all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
At barely two years of age, the child understandably consumed solid foods only one-third of the time; most of his nutritional needs came from his mother’s milk.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that the central bank does not need to rush to lower rates, citing a solid job market and inflation that remains above its 2% target.
—Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Tatcha The Serum Stick $49 $37 Tatcha The Serum Stick is a convenient, compact, and concentrated solid serum that softens fine lines and keeps makeup looking freshly applied all day.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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Like so many other stars on the main roster, ranging from Cody Rhodes to Kevin Owens, The Bloodline has consistently targeted them in a way that makes their quest for revenge quite the logical one.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Boston and New York rarely engage in trades, but the deal is a logical one for both sides.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013
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An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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Data validation is a critical first step in building reliable systems.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, offering a reasonable grace period can allow employees time to adapt to the new policy.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two are linked: Disputes are much easier to solve when all parties have a reasonable prospect of prosperity.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Forget the stiff, polished high-fashion boutiques — Mima feels like stepping into the eclectic world of your coolest, most unpredictable friend.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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