as in freezing
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 gelling
Some recipes also include pectin, a natural gelling agent that helps the jam set to a spreadable texture.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Rangers’ power play has caught fire in the last three games, with the new top unit of Lafrenière, Perreault, Zibanejad, Vincent Trocheck and Adam Fox gelling quickly after a feeling-out period.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If something isn’t exactly gelling, this is the stage to mix it up in makeup, hair, costumes, whatever needs to be fixed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
These jams may also contain gelling agents for a firmer set.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Keiarna’s frustration with Stacey simply reads as being pressed for a moment as opposed to them just not gelling.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The stage is set, against a Broncos defense and pass-rush that’s gelling perfectly just six weeks in.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Roger Hodgson, a posh young guitarist whose post-private school rearing clashed with Davies' own humble origins, wound up gelling with Davies, and Supertramp was born — after a few months under the moniker of Daddy.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Rangers’ power play has caught fire in the last three games, with the new top unit of Lafrenière, Perreault, Zibanejad, Vincent Trocheck and Adam Fox gelling quickly after a feeling-out period.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
If something isn’t exactly gelling, this is the stage to mix it up in makeup, hair, costumes, whatever needs to be fixed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
These jams may also contain gelling agents for a firmer set.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Keiarna’s frustration with Stacey simply reads as being pressed for a moment as opposed to them just not gelling.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The stage is set, against a Broncos defense and pass-rush that’s gelling perfectly just six weeks in.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Roger Hodgson, a posh young guitarist whose post-private school rearing clashed with Davies' own humble origins, wound up gelling with Davies, and Supertramp was born — after a few months under the moniker of Daddy.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelling
Verb
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From a technical perspective, this product is essentially still a lightweight synthetic sleeping bag, so don’t expect miracles in freezing temperatures.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The austerity policies that Spain undertook during that crisis—such as freezing the minimum wage and cutting social spending—had produced an immensely unequal recovery and become the target of populist movements.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Chronic inflammation damages blood vessels, stiffening them and increasing resistance.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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As most of the scientific books tell us, coagulating protein at lower temperatures produces more tender clumps; adding a little water or cream makes an omelet tenderer still.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Slowing and congealing the formless language of my thoughts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Starches swell with heat and water, gelatinizing to give dough its airy lift.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Compression socks can also help, though anyone with blood-clotting issues should consult their doctor before wearing them.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Both clotting and bleeding disorders are usually inherited or acquired, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Gelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelling. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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