CONGEALED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

congealed 1 of 2

adjective

as in coagulated

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verb

past tense of congeal

as in froze

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

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as in gelled

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 congealed

Adjective

In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025 My heart eyes for the beets and the overall experience at Rose's almost blinded me from noticing the dressing was hardly a caramel, but rather a congealed marinade with a grainy mouthfeel. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025

Verb

Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026 That narrow electoral majority never congealed into any kind of durable coalition. — Shikha Dalmia, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2025 Behind an offensive line that has congealed into an elite unit in recent weeks, McCaffrey has hit his season-long runs in back-to-back weeks. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025 Since then, speculation has congealed into reality. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body. — Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for congealed

Adjective

It is made from coagulated soy milk and pressed into blocks.

— Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026

Definition of coagulated

Verb

While no layoffs were proposed, the city froze hiring for several positions, including animal control officer, code enforcement officer, and senior civil engineer.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
The senator froze up while speaking with reporters in two 2023 incidents and suffered several falls, using a wheelchair at times as a precaution.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of froze

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Formed in London in 1981, Culture Club’s first batch of songs came easily thanks to how well the members gelled, as Moss recalls in the clip from Boy George & Culture Club.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
It can be gelled, emulsified, and made into just about anything.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 1 June 2026

Definition of gelled

Adjective

Several three-tier cake stands were brought to the table with sandwiches, pastries and buttermilk scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserve from Highgrove House, the country estate of King Charles, and Fortnum & Mason tea.

— Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’.

— Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of clotted

Verb

Too Early Tomatoes can suffer from leaf curl if they have not been properly hardened off or were planted when the weather was still too cool.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
That separates vendors who truly hardened their posture from those who just updated their talking points.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of hardened

Verb

Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

Definition of stiffened

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