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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
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.
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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
Everything just kind of jelled together the right way.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The team will then break for six weeks before returning for training camp in late July, at which point Maye and the rest of the offense will have weeks to continue jelling before the season begins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
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On he west side of 35W, agents formed a line along the Lake Street corridor.—
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Started from seed, this type of sedum is a vigorous grower, forming a tidy mound with strong, flop-free stems.—
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The offensive line began to gel and the team started to give rookie running back Woody Marks a majority of carries.—
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These jams may also contain gelling agents for a firmer set.—
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The legal battle had crystallized Lachlan’s anger at his siblings for never recognizing his business record.—
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The idea crystallized on one of her early trips back to Ghana.—
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Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.—
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Cream of tartar or 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice can be used to help the meringue stiffen.—
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The shift solidifies JPMorgan’s dominance in the credit card sector.—
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Hot on the heels of the Critics Choice Awards, the 2026 Golden Globes will bring Hollywood’s biggest players back together to hand out yet more statuettes and, in doing so, further solidify the Oscar race.—
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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.—
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There’s roughly two and a half months left of the winter season, which means that there are plenty of chilly evenings, snow storms, and freeze warnings to look forward to.—
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“Jell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jell. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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