plural gels
1
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
broadly
: jelly sense 2
2
: a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it
3
gelled; gelling
Examples of gel in a Sentence
Verb
The mixture will gel as it cools.
Our plans are finally starting to gel.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of nail trends and manicure options available, ranging from gel nails and acrylics, to French and chrome.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
Thom Harris, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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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Noun
The actress’s hairstylist Tym Wallace used all TPH by Taraji products to achieve the look, tossing up the top with a touch of gel (try: Tough Cookie styling gel) to maintain her windswept flips.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of nail trends and manicure options available, ranging from gel nails and acrylics, to French and chrome.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
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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“Gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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gel
1 of 2 noun
: a solid jellylike colloid (as gelatin dessert)
gel
2 of 2 verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
Medical Definition
gel
1 of 2 noun
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
gel
2 of 2 intransitive verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
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