1
: a jumble of logs jammed together in a watercourse
logjam
transitive verb
Examples of logjam in a Sentence
He was called in to try to break the logjam in the negotiations.
the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look
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Monk’s future in Sacramento remains uncertain as the Kings look to clear up a logjam at shooting guard while adding length and athleticism in the frontcourt.
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Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Possibilities include another team’s prospect logjam at a different position, or a trade-deadline deal that’s a perfect fit.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 June 2025
And since his value has been diminished by the fact a logjam at forward made everyone forget about him, a team could nab this sneaky contributor for not too much more than the veteran minimum.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Read more: Packers May Get Final Chapter With Aaron Rodgers After All
With that being said, Green Bay may have a logjam at the wide receiver position that needs to be cleared.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Possibilities include another team’s prospect logjam at a different position, or a trade-deadline deal that’s a perfect fit.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 June 2025
And since his value has been diminished by the fact a logjam at forward made everyone forget about him, a team could nab this sneaky contributor for not too much more than the veteran minimum.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Read more: Packers May Get Final Chapter With Aaron Rodgers After All
With that being said, Green Bay may have a logjam at the wide receiver position that needs to be cleared.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logjam. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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