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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Instead of breaking him, Duncan said the brutal conditions hardened his resolve to keep fighting.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
This is to help chocolate layer not stick to sides when later hardened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of hardened

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In the aftermath, OpenAI froze some research projects and slowed others while tightening its sandboxes and expanding monitoring.

— Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Tatis followed with a lineout to second base that froze Harris, who then got to second on Cronenworth’s groundout and was left there when Machado popped out again.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of froze

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The possible move, unthinkable for legacy studios but in keeping with exits by businesses in other sectors, has only stiffened opposition to the merger in some corners.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Dogs that have stiffened up with age get an advanced joint-support chew with glucosamine, MSM, and collagen.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of stiffened

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