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
The realization seemed to harden their resolve, and jelled into one of the most efficient political movements to hit Washington in decades.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
This last couple of them jelled.
—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
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Philip Elliott, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
This last couple of them jelled.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jell
Verb
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To address this, researchers combined PILs with a second, more rigid polymer to form block copolymers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ready to articulate something that’s been forming internally?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
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There have been instances in which two of the three have played together, such as Monday with Bader and Lee, but that trio won’t have many opportunities to gel and mesh before Opening Night against the New York Yankees on March 25.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Honey can also harden and crystallize, leading to more potential problems.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Their camaraderie had been crystallized, too.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Moving the kink to one end makes that side soft and the opposite end stiff; placing it at the center softens the middle and stiffens both edges.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The long lull in excitement threatened to sap our energy, and being stuck in a car for four hours after a morning of physical exertion can stiffen the body.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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This weekend’s massive event marked BTS’ first full-member appearance in years and solidified the K-pop group’s exceptionally deep connection with their vast fanbase.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Pemberton’s score captures the otherworldliness of some of Rocky and Ryland’s encounters and solidifies emotional moments in the movie.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, what types of debts can actually be used to freeze your bank account?—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In winter, an ice chest can keep ingredients like potatoes from freezing.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Jell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jell. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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