as in froze
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the fruit juice should gel after you add the pectin
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Recent Examples of gelled
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
The gelled look embellished her bronzy visage, painted by Naoko Sofia Patrizia Scintu.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
Her new hometown features constant rain and a brooding yet gorgeous lab partner named Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who has unusually red eyes and excessively gelled hair.
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Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
His dark, gelled curls sat immaculate on his head, aside from a single indentation where his mother’s chin found respite.
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Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
And his gelled hair spike will be covered with a beanie.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
It’s turned into the beloved signature for who’s who in Hollywood, from Keke Palmer’s ginger chop to gelled spikes on Aweng Chuol.
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Essence,
18 Dec. 2025
Her short hair was heavily gelled, giving it that high-gloss finish.
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Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
It can be gelled, emulsified, and made into just about anything.
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Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 June 2026
In a season when a new, young and raw Manchester City team gelled together to come so close to a domestic treble that remains one of the rarest achievements in English football, their player of the season has to be the man who did the most to bring everything together.
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Sam Lee,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Ferrell gelled with each of them and everybody else, doing the Will Ferrell thing, which still works tremendously well after all these years.
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Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Families pile in with kids decked out in their Sunday best — bows in their hair, fluffy dresses, cowlicks gelled down.
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Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
His unfailing commitment to civilian authority gave time for government institutions to sink roots, and established norms that gelled into the professional ethos of our military today.
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Kori Schake,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
Her hair was gelled down by Anthony Martinez, adding to the wet vibe of her look.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
From a distance, A’zion’s hairline disappeared under her bangs, which were gelled into tiny ripples on her forehead.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The Norwegian filmmaker’s last effort was Dream Scenario, a surreal comedy that never quite gelled.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
The gelled look embellished her bronzy visage, painted by Naoko Sofia Patrizia Scintu.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
Her new hometown features constant rain and a brooding yet gorgeous lab partner named Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who has unusually red eyes and excessively gelled hair.
—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
His dark, gelled curls sat immaculate on his head, aside from a single indentation where his mother’s chin found respite.
—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
And his gelled hair spike will be covered with a beanie.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
It’s turned into the beloved signature for who’s who in Hollywood, from Keke Palmer’s ginger chop to gelled spikes on Aweng Chuol.
—
Essence,
18 Dec. 2025
Her short hair was heavily gelled, giving it that high-gloss finish.
—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
It can be gelled, emulsified, and made into just about anything.
—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 June 2026
In a season when a new, young and raw Manchester City team gelled together to come so close to a domestic treble that remains one of the rarest achievements in English football, their player of the season has to be the man who did the most to bring everything together.
—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Ferrell gelled with each of them and everybody else, doing the Will Ferrell thing, which still works tremendously well after all these years.
—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Families pile in with kids decked out in their Sunday best — bows in their hair, fluffy dresses, cowlicks gelled down.
—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
His unfailing commitment to civilian authority gave time for government institutions to sink roots, and established norms that gelled into the professional ethos of our military today.
—
Kori Schake,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
Her hair was gelled down by Anthony Martinez, adding to the wet vibe of her look.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
From a distance, A’zion’s hairline disappeared under her bangs, which were gelled into tiny ripples on her forehead.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelled
Adjective
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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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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.
Adjective
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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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In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
Verb
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Verb
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The same is true if the entire jar seems overly hardened or clumped into a solid mass.
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Like Faberge eggs seeking their level, the country’s heirlooms have clumped up in certain locations.
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“Gelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelled. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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