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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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
Helping in his midseason renaissance was the fact that his line with Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie has jelled.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Rempe, Edström and Sam Carrick have been jelling as a line, with Rempe negating a Carrick first-period goal by being a couple of strides offside.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The endlessly charming ensemble has really jelled together and bonded with the material, making for terrific chemistry and energy.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
But this team has every opportunity to jell into something cohesive and sneak its way back to respectability.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2024
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Rempe, Edström and Sam Carrick have been jelling as a line, with Rempe negating a Carrick first-period goal by being a couple of strides offside.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The endlessly charming ensemble has really jelled together and bonded with the material, making for terrific chemistry and energy.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
But this team has every opportunity to jell into something cohesive and sneak its way back to respectability.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jell
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However, Daniels said that contract was signed by the conferences, Notre Dame and BCS Properties LLC—a legacy entity originally formed to manage the Bowl Championship Series media rights and that continues to serve as the intellectual property rights holder for the CFP brand.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett were decisive figures in forming the majorities.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The enthusiasm and excitement level of these kids has really gelled.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2025
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With aviators on, hair thickly gelled and a crisp white uniform, Iceman is a smooth-talking pilot with skills to match.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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But at their core, pockets represented functional clothing, and women’s dress was meant to be decorative; these ideas crystallized during the Enlightenment era, which also led to men ditching their heels and more ornate adornments, and instead adopting more sober, standardized dress.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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This weekend, Johnson promised, his keynote address will crystallize.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Inflation, perhaps stiffened by tariffs, and uncertainty over the future of the labor market have left consumers feeling uneasy.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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After a second quarter defensive letdown, the Heat stiffened against a team that leads the league in points per 100 possessions, at 122.4.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Her daughter freezes and is completely stunned by the news.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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On March 25, the Wall Street Journal reported that HHS was considering freezing $27.5 million out of the more than $200 million allocated for Title X’s annual budget.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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The multi-platinum recording artist has solidified her status as a bankable star for Netflix.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The mariachi singer — who died in 2021 — remains one of Mexico’s most celebrated musical figures, and his induction into the Registry further solidifies his enduring legacy.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Jell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jell. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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