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
Afterwards, the running back spoke about how the team has jelled in recent weeks.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
The vaunted big three of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal just never jelled into the offensive juggernaut they were supposed to become.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But the combination of Metcalf and Pickens will be a nightmare for opposing secondaries, so long as Pickens can jell with the more proven wideout.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Afterwards, the running back spoke about how the team has jelled in recent weeks.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
The vaunted big three of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal just never jelled into the offensive juggernaut they were supposed to become.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But the combination of Metcalf and Pickens will be a nightmare for opposing secondaries, so long as Pickens can jell with the more proven wideout.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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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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The Wave have gelled as a team, and many players used the word sisterhood to describe the camaraderie.—
Buffy Gorrilla,
NPR,
29 Mar. 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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Maine officials filed a lawsuit against the USDA on Monday following the agency’s decision to freeze funding to the state.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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As for Estonia, Kaja Kallas, the country’s former Prime Minister who is now the European Union’s foreign-policy chief, expressed her sadness last week at the Trump Administration freezing the funding for Radio Free Europe.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
14 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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