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as in froze
to become physically firm or solid
the surface of the pond congealed after several days of frigid temperatures
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as in gelled
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gravy had already started to congeal by the time the waiter served our dinners
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Recent Examples of congealed
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
31 Oct. 2025
In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.
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Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Behind an offensive line that has congealed into an elite unit in recent weeks, McCaffrey has hit his season-long runs in back-to-back weeks.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
That narrow electoral majority never congealed into any kind of durable coalition.
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Shikha Dalmia,
Washington Post,
13 Oct. 2025
While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.
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Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
My heart eyes for the beets and the overall experience at Rose's almost blinded me from noticing the dressing was hardly a caramel, but rather a congealed marinade with a grainy mouthfeel.
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Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
31 Oct. 2025
In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Since then, speculation has congealed into reality.
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Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.
—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Behind an offensive line that has congealed into an elite unit in recent weeks, McCaffrey has hit his season-long runs in back-to-back weeks.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
That narrow electoral majority never congealed into any kind of durable coalition.
—
Shikha Dalmia,
Washington Post,
13 Oct. 2025
While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.
—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congealed
Adjective
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It is made from coagulated soy milk and pressed into blocks.
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Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.
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For Indonesia, the extended review comes after MSCI raised concerns about market accessibility earlier this year and froze the country's stocks from its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
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Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
Verb
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Formed in London in 1981, Culture Club’s first batch of songs came easily thanks to how well the members gelled, as Moss recalls in the clip from Boy George & Culture Club.
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It can be gelled, emulsified, and made into just about anything.
Adjective
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Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’.
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The bread service is de rigueur French fine dining but gets a Tibetan twist, courtesy of elements like warm highland barley sourdough served with clotted yak milk.
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.
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The left’s internationalism—once the calling card of progress—has hardened into hostility to Israel, across academia, NGOs, mainstream-media outlets, and the United Nations.
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Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
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Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
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Cook and stir over medium until thickened and bubbly.
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But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.
Verb
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Barkey and Zegras are roommates — and jelled just as well as linemates.
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From day one, everybody clicked and jelled well.
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“Congealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congealed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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