congeal
verb (used with or without object)
to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing.
congealing
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present participleof congeal.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And multiple stacks of pizza boxes, their cooling, congealing slices triggering Logan into one of the mini-tirades his character is famous for.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2023
Marine snow is anything but stable; as flakes free-fall into the abyss, they are constantly congealing and falling apart, rent by waves or predators.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2022
As the virus spreads, the many discrete problems that it has exposed in earlier stages of the pandemic are now congealing into one epic challenge.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 8, 2020
Artists are still getting themselves organized, shows are still congealing and some curators are probably still scratching their heads.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2020
Her ribs sat there untouched, grown cold now, a thin film of grease congealing beneath them on the plate.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
