as in gels
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
this fruit juice is taking longer to jelly than I expected
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When water freezes, these impurities solidify and block the straight path of light through the ice.—
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When a delinquent account turns into a court judgment, a creditor can pursue a bank levy that freezes the account where those benefits land.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Golden State’s schedule stiffens with an upcoming trip to New York and Indiana.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Jellies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jellies. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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