1
as in to form
to take on a definite form
our ideas for the marketing campaign are just beginning to jell
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2
as in to gel
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the sauce will jell once it cools down
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Recent Examples of jell
This last couple of them jelled.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
Sexton spoke with The Observer about a number of things, including jelling with Ball, if being in a contract year weighs on his mind, who he’s built a close relationship with so far and more.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Will Callahan's new partnership with Ward be enough to combat the experience and skill on Denver's side, or will Joseph be able to expose the Titans' offense as still a couple weeks of jelling away from being ready to compete on the big stage?
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
Everything just kind of jelled together the right way.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
Sexton spoke with The Observer about a number of things, including jelling with Ball, if being in a contract year weighs on his mind, who he’s built a close relationship with so far and more.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Will Callahan's new partnership with Ward be enough to combat the experience and skill on Denver's side, or will Joseph be able to expose the Titans' offense as still a couple weeks of jelling away from being ready to compete on the big stage?
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
Everything just kind of jelled together the right way.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jell
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On the smallest scales, structure gets washed out, while on larger scales, structure takes a long time to form, as larger scales plus the finite speed of gravity translate into longer timescales for collapse.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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The deep tech layer forms the third pillar, focusing on advanced battery tech, new hardware materials, robotics, and future device architectures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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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
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His dark brunette hair was neatly gelled to the side.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Welts said city officials are aware the team wants to stay in Dallas and wants to begin crystallizing the whereabouts of a new home starting in July.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The moment everything crystallized was the night of our first-ever live show.—
Roger Bennett,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The materials can bend, buckle, or stiffen without electronics, sensors, or active control.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 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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It's then solidified and cooled in special rollers.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The hearings stem from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's campaign pledge to freeze rent, build affordable housing and crack down on bad landlords.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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This condensation can freeze and block the flow of fuel, rendering your car incapable of starting.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Jell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jell. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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