wedge

Definition of wedgenext
as in to squeeze
to fit (people or things) into a tight space managed to wedge one last book onto the bookshelf

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Recent Examples of wedge That’s when Bruno became wedged in a crater. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2026 The shark was apparently first found wedged in rocks by the breakwater at Salty Brine State Beach in Galilee, but then the shark freed itself and started swimming in circles. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026 All of the drama in this working-class community — wedged between Westminster and Thornton and less than 2 square miles in size — has longtime resident Jim Fenimore, 70, feeling despondent. John Aguilar, Denver Post, 4 May 2026 His constant companion since Claudine’s death is a small white Havanese dog named Ginger who wedges in next to him on his customary chair in his living room. Amy Driscoll, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wedge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wedge
Verb
  • Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 in its final group-play match to squeeze into the knockout stages for just the second time, advancing as a third-place team.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • There was Paris squeezed between meetings on a fleeting work trip.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The social calendar is crammed.
    Mark Seliger, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • The growing interest in quietcations reflects a broader realization that well-being isn't restored by cramming more experiences into a vacation.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • The heat stole into her mouth, stuffing her like cotton.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
  • Alston battered Vitels over the back of her head at least five times with a pan, ultimately stuffing her lifeless body into a duffel bag and into a closet, the court heard Friday.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Festival dates at Austin’s Levitation and Cincinnati’s Talk Low Festival are sandwiched in the itinerary.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026
  • The goal is always to sandwich the live price.
    Nishant Pant, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • After loading the bases, the Rays were able to manufacture their offense against Royals starter Noah Cameron.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Tamales are loaded with bean, chile and cheese.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Dave, alongside current band members Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin and Buddy Strong, jammed for 2 1/2 hours, creating a performance that’s unique to and for the fans in attendance.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • However, though iOS 27 is jammed with new features, not all will be enjoyed by all models.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

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“Wedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wedge. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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