cram in
verb
crammed in; cramming in; crams in
: to make a special effort to meet with (someone) or to do (something) although one is very busy
I can cram you in this afternoon.
We crammed in as much sightseeing as possible on our trip to New York City.
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As the days pass the urge to cram in another workshop or an extra treatment drops away.
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Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
Soto said her husband Martin is crammed in a cell with a dozen other people.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Uncrossing your legs is another tip meant to help passengers stay as comfortable as possible when crammed in an economy seat.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Design one space with two modes The trick with dual-purpose rooms is to resist the urge to cram in two separate setups.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 6 May 2026
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Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
Soto said her husband Martin is crammed in a cell with a dozen other people.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Uncrossing your legs is another tip meant to help passengers stay as comfortable as possible when crammed in an economy seat.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Design one space with two modes The trick with dual-purpose rooms is to resist the urge to cram in two separate setups.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cram in
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“Cram in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cram%20in. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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