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Synonyms
crystallize (also crystalize), form, shape (up), solidify
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In 2003, The WB announced a series based on Gaia’s FBI adventures, but the drama (starring Rachael Leigh Cook and exec-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer) failed to jell creatively and never made it to air. — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, "Sweet Valley High," 16 Aug. 2019 These voices also argued that load management for one or both stars could slow down the team’s ability to jell. — Ben Golliver, The Denver Post, "Analysis: Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers are the envy of the NBA, but hold off on the coronation," 11 July 2019 There’s something about the way Eloy Jimenez, Tim Anderson, Jose Abreu, Lucas Giolito, James McCann are jelling that has sparked renewed interest in what’s happening on the South Side. — Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, "White Sox’s TV ratings — best in 5 years — similar to what the Cubs enjoyed before their World Series climb," 9 July 2019 None, though, jelled with the college player Edwards became, building off a solid freshman season and strong sophomore year before becoming a Certified Bucket Getter in averaging 24.3 points as a junior. — Molly Geary, SI.com, "2019 NBA Draft Picks Who Defied Their High School Recruiting Rankings," 21 June 2019 In an attempt to broaden his ticket’s appeal, Mr. McCain made a risky pick of the young, then-obscure Alaska governor, Sarah Palin, as his running mate, but the two never jelled. — Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, "Sen. John McCain, a War Hero Who Became a Political Heavyweight, Dies at 81," 25 Aug. 2018 Perry’s game was largely based on an east-west style and cycling the puck down low, which does not jell with how the Ducks want to play. — Curtis Zupke, latimes.com, "Corey Perry and the Ducks end 14-year relationship with contract buyout," 19 June 2019 Advertising After reaching the Eastern Conference finals last year without both Irving and Hayward, Boston’s youthful core, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, had trouble jelling with Irving and Hayward back in the mix. — Kyle Hightower, The Seattle Times, "Pacers, Celtics enter playoff matchup looking for redemption," 13 Apr. 2019 Dwight Howard, who was acquired in an offseason trade last summer, never fully jelled with his teammates. — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Magic will interview Steve Clifford for coaching job, report says," 24 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jell.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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