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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 American economy created a burst of new jobs in December, capping a solid year of employment growth marked by big gains in healthcare and government payrolls, according to new figures released Friday.
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Learning Foundational Knowledge And Skills Computer science degrees provide our employees with a solid working foundation in computing principles, including software engineering and data structures.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Markets are nearing the close of a stellar year driven by a growing economy, solid consumer spending and a strong jobs market.
—Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In a post ‘Big Three’ world, being solid and peaking at the right time might just be enough to get over the line, or at least to a final.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Learning Foundational Knowledge And Skills Computer science degrees provide our employees with a solid working foundation in computing principles, including software engineering and data structures.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Markets are nearing the close of a stellar year driven by a growing economy, solid consumer spending and a strong jobs market.
—Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In a post ‘Big Three’ world, being solid and peaking at the right time might just be enough to get over the line, or at least to a final.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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Whether the goal is a reliable pair for occasional trips to snowy mountains or daily use on icy city streets, the right boot can make all the difference.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, this is indeed one of the only reliable metrics at this time to assess the company’s present valuation with.GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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But there are a handful of fitness tests that are possible to complete on your own (at home or the gym), which offer a reasonable proxy for VO₂ max, say Angadi and Stoner.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
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Emirates does a good job of planning schedules so many itineraries have reasonable connection times in Dubai.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Suspension is exceptionally stiff, the ride is very loud for passengers and the seats are exceptionally uncomfortable.Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump is trying to distract from his threats of stiff tariffs by talking about making Canada the 51st state.ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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If the home cannot be accessed, individuals may meet the inspector in a neutral location.Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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In Arteta’s pragmatic mind, every tactic is just a neutral tool to achieve a particular aim.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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