Thesaurus results for JAM-UP

jam-up

noun

ˈjam-ˌəp

as in jam

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement knowing that there was a big traffic jam-up ahead, we took the detour that the locals always use

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Recent Examples of jam-up Without enough beds for continuing care outside the hospital, the jam-up ripples back to that ER hallway. —

Tom Wolzien, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026

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jam

Noun

In the background, the soft morning sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating a spread of orange juice, tea, and a baguette sandwich with butter and jam.

— Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Stick to whole grapes instead of grape juice, raisins, or jams, as these have more sugar and fewer nutritional benefits.

— Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026