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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2
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
The endlessly charming ensemble has really jelled together and bonded with the material, making for terrific chemistry and energy.
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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
Eric liked the idea of collaborating with others, but his collaborations never really jelled.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Afterwards, the running back spoke about how the team has jelled in recent weeks.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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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
Eric liked the idea of collaborating with others, but his collaborations never really jelled.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Afterwards, the running back spoke about how the team has jelled in recent weeks.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jell
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David Draiman is the lead singer of the band Disturbed, which formed in 1994 and went on to sell 17 million albums, including the multi-platinum The Sickness.—
David Draiman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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The bulk of the fighting took place in Latakia and Tartus, coastal provinces that are the heartland of Syria’s Alawites, a minority sect that constitutes some 10% of the population but whose members formed the backbone of the army and security forces under Assad.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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But recent performances have shown the attacking quartet can gel nicely, with Ancelotti giving them the freedom to rotate in games.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Tim Robinson’s post-show success puts him more in the Ben Stiller or Sarah Silverman lane of cast members who didn’t gel during their one season at 8H then quickly went on to bigger and better things.—
Andy Hoglund,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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Plan of attack With his coaching staff now in place, Johnson must crystallize his vision for the roster with general manager Ryan Poles.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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But that film rocked me to my core in a way that crystallized my career path in film.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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At one point, the lower half of a student’s body can be seen stiffening before the student then falls to the ground similar to a boxer being knocked out.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The big red button on the steering wheel stiffens suspension temporarily for keeping grip.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2024
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Cabbage, celery, and tomatoes can be frozen in soups or casseroles.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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Today's top stories President Trump has frozen the $4 billion that President Biden set aside to keep the Colorado River flowing.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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And finally, a central data office with a team that uses data to drive strategy and share it with all departments helps solidify a company’s actions.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Europe’s continued rightward turn was solidified by recent elections in Germany, where the far-right AfD party secured 20% of the popular vote.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Jell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jell. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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