gel

noun

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\ ˈjel

plural gels

Definition of gel

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a colloid in a more solid form than a sol broadly : jelly sense 2

2 : a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it

3 : a gelatinous preparation: such as

a : hair gel

b : hand gel

gel

verb

gelled; gelling

Definition of gel (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to change into or take on the form of a gel : set

2 : jell sense 1

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Examples of gel in a Sentence

Verb The mixture will gel as it cools. Our plans are finally starting to gel.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The color may wash off, but the thickening and growing benefits (this gel is spiked with red clover flower) start working in just 8 weeks. — ELLE, 11 May 2022 This cleaning gel can be used on, air vents and other car interior spaces that collect dust and can be difficult to clean. — Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2022 From glitter gel and press-on nails to rainbow eyeshadow with a surprising amount of pigmentation according to 5-star customer reviews, you’ll be transported right to the land of Care-a-Lot with these pretty picks. — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Apr. 2022 This brow gel and pencil is the two-in-one product that has transformed my makeup routine. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 Use this balancing gel daily after washing for a visibly clearer complexion. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 The manicure appears to be gel or regular polish, seeing as her nails are short and square-shaped. — Addison Aloian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2022 Using a razor with shaving cream or gel will help avoid unwanted side effects and keep your skin hydrated. — Rachel Dube, SELF, 6 Apr. 2022 Adjust amounts—or the specific drink and gel—as guided by your gut. — Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Irving’s vaccination limbo meant the remaining club had little time to gel—Irving actually cited this factor himself, as if his vaccination drama was something that happened to another person. — Jason Gay, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022 Molotov cocktails are often supplemented with thickeners designed to gel the gasoline or other flammable liquid. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 7 Apr. 2022 From pencils to gel to powder; these will be the only products for your celebrity like fluffy brows. — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 30 Mar. 2022 After a rocky start defined by Joyce’s skepticism of her new colleagues, the magazine’s core team starts to gel over the first five half-hour episodes sent to critics (of a ten-episode season). — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2022 Increasingly, advertisers will also use AI to identify smaller influencers that are most likely to gel with their brands and audiences. — Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021 Typically one that fires gel ball pellets, and then posting a video. — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 28 Mar. 2022 Hey, Mary Kay: With a likely Deshaun Watson suspension coming, how will this effect the Browns’ ability to make a postseason run with possibly less time to gel in the regular season? — cleveland, 3 Apr. 2022 Nesmith’s ankle injury occurred at the absolute worst time, forcing him to the sidelines right when his team was finally starting to gel. — Hunter Felt, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 See More

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