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
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.
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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
The team will then break for six weeks before returning for training camp in late July, at which point Maye and the rest of the offense will have weeks to continue jelling before the season begins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
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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
The team will then break for six weeks before returning for training camp in late July, at which point Maye and the rest of the offense will have weeks to continue jelling before the season begins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jell
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The storm will form in the Gulf of Mexico and will once again be loaded with moisture.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The burial ground dates back to a significant time in English history, when regional kingdoms started to form and consolidate power.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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There was no major incident that caused a rift between Kelly Osbourne and her older sister Aimee, the two simply just don't gel.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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It’s been a great opportunity for the team to gel in a live garage environment, verify car systems and resolve any initial issues.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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That moment crystallized why Zuckerberg had hired Clegg, as a kind of Chief Geopolitics Officer, in the first place.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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Coinbase's December announcement crystallized the trend.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Extra material had been sewn into the crotch to stiffen and add surface area that would help during takeoff.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Spending more time indoors often means moving less, and inactivity can lead joints to stiffen over time.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The shift solidifies JPMorgan’s dominance in the credit card sector.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hot on the heels of the Critics Choice Awards, the 2026 Golden Globes will bring Hollywood’s biggest players back together to hand out yet more statuettes and, in doing so, further solidify the Oscar race.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Churchgoers can be seen either fleeing the sanctuary, sitting frozen in their seats or trying to reason with the intruders.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Locking or freezing your credit file will prevent your spouse from opening any new credit in your name.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Jell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jell. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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