1
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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2
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.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Verb
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And hell froze over for the Eagles.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The legislation froze most spending at prior-year levels, resulting in underfunding for the entire judicial branch, but specifically Defender Services.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Final thoughts Despite the late start, the new cast members gelled nicely with Carpenter tonight!—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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The offensive line, meanwhile, hasn’t fully gelled after a makeover following the Super Bowl blowout at the hands of the Eagles.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It had been hardened too much for an emotion so soft.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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And his immigration policies seem only to have hardened since then.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Drew stiffened as Theo Wiggins headed his way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel made the point that the Dolphins’ defensive line and run defense stiffened somewhat after struggling badly on the first drive.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Congealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congealed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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