as in to gel
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
pain relievers with a gelatinized coating
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelatinize
Verb
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Neither guy is particularly gelling with their mixed partners either (Schneemann & Parker), which has left them mid-table.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025 -
And if the perception in the media starts to gel that Trump is being taken for a ride by Bibi, how does Trump then respond to appearing weak?—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Transporter 14's upper stage proceeded to deploy its payloads and release a plume of rocket propellant prior to re-entering Earth's atmosphere, which quickly froze and reflected sunlight, becoming visible to eagle-eyed stargazers in Europe.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Even with the help of the train, rescuers hiked a mile along an exposed ridgeline above 5,000 feet, encountering high winds and freezing temperatures, to reach Wilson.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
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The competition has definitely stiffened, after all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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The defense stiffened, forcing two punts and a turnover on downs to set up Chris Callahan’s game-winning 28-yard kick.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Within hours the pool would coagulate into electric-blue slush, like a gas station Slurpee.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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That familiar lump of expectation coagulated in my stomach and throat.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the adjacent living room, the remains of a lobster dinner were congealing.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Especially with The Minecraft Movie congealing at the two-month mark.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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“Gelatinize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelatinize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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