1
as in formed
to take on a definite form
our ideas for the marketing campaign are just beginning to jell
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2
as in gelled
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the sauce will jell once it cools down
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Adjective
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Date of inspection: Jan. 9 Examples of violations: Spoiled, gelatinous buttermilk dated from October in the cooler; raw food thawing on prep table; spider seen descending from ceiling. See the full inspection report.—
Todd A. Price,
The Tennessean,
16 Feb. 2024 -
From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
21 Feb. 2025
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The fumble froze the Chicago linebackers and allowed Musgrave to leak out for a big gain.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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Others said the application process froze or produced error messages.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Unfortunately, last April’s total solar eclipse was a bust for me, and the U.K.’s weather tends to be uncooperative for celestial events, often hiding them behind thick clouds.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The open-faced turkey sandwich, traditionally served warm on a thick slice of toast with bacon, tomatoes, and Mornay sauce, is a headliner on the Bluegrass State’s long list of culinary contributions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The outcome is a solid software foundation that allows data scientists and developers to concentrate on creating AI solutions instead of grappling with infrastructure.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The approach is working with Wallace, a notoriously slow starter, off to a solid beginning to the 2025 season.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Jelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jelled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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