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as in snarl
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
thousands of cars trying to leave the stadium's parking lot at the same time are sure to create a jam
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as in pickle
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the heavy rain puts us in a real jam: all of the preparations are for a garden wedding
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
the inn will jam a guest's picnic basket with an array of tempting foods
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Recent Examples of jam
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Those tackling the sweetest desserts — nanaimo bars and jam jams — are understandably stressed about translating saccharine flavors into something that reads savory.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The band, which also features Mickey Hart, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge and Bill Kreutzmann, have dutifully popped surprise jams into the concerts, especially with their second round of dates that began in late March.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Those tackling the sweetest desserts — nanaimo bars and jam jams — are understandably stressed about translating saccharine flavors into something that reads savory.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
The lower chamber went on recess after passing the spending bill, effectively jamming the Senate on timing to prevent any changes against the backdrop of a looming shutdown.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
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Severe storms along the southeast coast Monday have also caused snarls for travelers, with over 6,300 flights within, into, or out of the US delayed Monday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The animals’ golden-brown fur is matted with blood, their muzzles locked in an eternal snarl.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The deal on the burgers – each comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Smash Sauce, and ketchup on a toasted bun – is good in stores, online and through the Smashburger app.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to our readers, classics like the Chicken Sandwich Meal (extra pickles, please) and seasonal treats like the Peach Milkshake are always worth stopping for.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Morning meals range from croissant sandwiches stuffed with eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham to avocado toast or a breakfast burrito.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The modern university is stuffed with lawyers, data scientists, computer scientists, cryptographers, marketing researchers, writers, media professionals, and tech policy mavens.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead, block unwanted calls and messages and refuse to provide financial information in response to an unexpected request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, saucer feeders allow the hummingbird to use its long tongue, as long as bees don’t enter and block the ports.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The celebrity launch was the nation’s first spaceflight where women filled each seat.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Are Puerto Rican filmmakers pushing for this to change?—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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There are ways to push back against the horrors, but even the most ardent activist among us can’t be protesting 24/7.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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By the time France’s Nations League semi-final against Spain comes around in early June, Deschamps will have the usual array of squad composition and team selection dilemmas to contend with.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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But now, Cooper is facing a serious dilemma following his purchase of the mansion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Mike Pavlik, whose family lived across the alley behind ours and who was the leadoff batter on our softball team, squeezed my arm.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as Americans grow more concerned that inflation could spike again, and tariffs will squeeze their wallets.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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