as in jellies
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the fruit juice should gel after you add the pectin
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That water then freezes in the atmosphere and falls back down as snow.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026 -
As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The schedule stiffens over the final four with Green Bay and Jacksonville at home, a Christmas night game at Kansas City and then Week 18 at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
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However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cocoa powder often clumps in its container.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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When the cast finally congeals at Kyle’s summer solstice party, Rachel is right up in there in the mix.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Gels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gels. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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