1
as in formed
to take on a definite form
our ideas for the marketing campaign are just beginning to jell
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2
as in gelled
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 jelled
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
From day one, everybody clicked and jelled well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
First-year coach Nick Lago is impressed by how the Huskies (9-23) have jelled.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
With that drama in the past, the team quickly jelled on the ice.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Injuries have loomed large for Kings The Kings’ unbalanced roster hasn’t jelled, and the team has sparsely played well during a mostly miserable season on the court.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The realization seemed to harden their resolve, and jelled into one of the most efficient political movements to hit Washington in decades.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
This last couple of them jelled.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The team hasn’t quite jelled as expected, from ninth in the preseason AP poll to unranked since December.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Barkey and Zegras are roommates — and jelled just as well as linemates.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
From day one, everybody clicked and jelled well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
First-year coach Nick Lago is impressed by how the Huskies (9-23) have jelled.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
With that drama in the past, the team quickly jelled on the ice.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Injuries have loomed large for Kings The Kings’ unbalanced roster hasn’t jelled, and the team has sparsely played well during a mostly miserable season on the court.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The realization seemed to harden their resolve, and jelled into one of the most efficient political movements to hit Washington in decades.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
This last couple of them jelled.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jelled
Adjective
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Warmer ocean temperatures can also increase the presence of sea jellies and other gelatinous creatures, Jaros said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Within moments, the toy’s gelatinous interior exploded, dousing scalding material across his face and hands.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some are visible in the sky, some carved into stone, some hidden beneath the sea, and others formed by fire or water.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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On Monday, a nearby mesoscale convective system – essentially a complex of thunderstorms that has formed its own low pressure system – is providing just enough low-level spin and rising air for a few funnel clouds or landspouts to develop.—
Kylee Miller,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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It can be gelled, emulsified, and made into just about anything.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 June 2026
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In a season when a new, young and raw Manchester City team gelled together to come so close to a domestic treble that remains one of the rarest achievements in English football, their player of the season has to be the man who did the most to bring everything together.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Study co-author and project scientist John Dykema suggests that the large coagulated smoke particles could affect atmospheric circulation through local heating, potentially shifting jet streams.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The earnings expectations that break the map Even before the dispersion data crystallized, Lamont was growing uneasy about the earnings story justifying valuations.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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But instead of quietly dispersing, patrons and neighborhood residents resisted, sparking several nights of demonstrations that crystallized growing frustration with discrimination and police harassment.—
Diana Rodriguez,
Time,
8 June 2026
Verb
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With sellers holding out for pre-rate-hike valuations and buyers unwilling to pay them, deal flow essentially froze.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The bread service is de rigueur French fine dining but gets a Tibetan twist, courtesy of elements like warm highland barley sourdough served with clotted yak milk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Zain’s house, Yazid perched at the edge of his seat and stood up every time Zain’s mother came into the room, bringing first pomegranate sherbet, then food, several dishes served on a low table set in front of the sofa, and even a dessert, carrot halvah with clotted cream.—
Daniyal Mueenuddin,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His eyes locked to the right, his tiny body stiffened and his face turned red.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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There was a sudden spring shower, which stiffened into rain.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Jelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jelled. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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