CONGEALS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

congeals

verb

present tense third-person singular of congeal

as in freezes

to become physically firm or solid the surface of the pond congealed after several days of frigid temperatures

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as in gels

to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly the gravy had already started to congeal by the time the waiter served our dinners

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Recent Examples of congeals When the cast finally congeals at Kyle’s summer solstice party, Rachel is right up in there in the mix. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025

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The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of freezes

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This remains soft during low-energy movement but stiffens upon high-impact force.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
For seven-and-a-half years, Ladd had dealt with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that stiffens and scars the lungs.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 June 2026

Definition of stiffens

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This buildup, called plaque, narrows and hardens the arteries, causing health problems.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Oil prices are ticking up, as Iran hardens its stance over control of the Strait of Hormuz and other demands to end the war, dashing hopes for a quick deal to reopen the waterway.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

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