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
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
But a supremely talented duo hasn’t jelled — at least, not yet.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 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
Verb
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
But a supremely talented duo hasn’t jelled — at least, not yet.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 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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Within moments, the toy’s gelatinous interior exploded, dousing scalding material across his face and hands.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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The new Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil is less gelatinous than its predecessor.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rooms There are over 200 rooms across multiple categories that range from the dinky-but-perfectly-formed bunk rooms to the three-bed townhouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Riley said through that commitment, the Lakers legacy had been formed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His dark brunette hair was neatly gelled to the side.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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From a distance, A’zion’s hairline disappeared under her bangs, which were gelled into tiny ripples on her forehead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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 show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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This season crystallized around powerful tailoring, suiting emerged as a cornerstone, reinterpreted with both structure and sensuality.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And during a massive power outage in San Francisco, Waymo cars froze, blocking intersections when traffic lights went out.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kalshi said the company froze the account in question, so Kaptur was not able to withdraw any profits.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The experience also includes a selection of finger sandwiches, including options like coronation Hmong chicken or traditional bánh mì, as well as pastries and cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a cheese and charcuterie platter.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Jelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jelled. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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