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as in snarls
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 pickles
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 blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in loads
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 jams
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Other Uses Yaupon is most commonly enjoyed as a tea, but it's also used in some gins, and foods like ice cream, plus the plant's ripe berries can be turned into jams and jellies.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
The Reds hung on for just their third win in 12 games after their bullpen escaped the last of several late jams.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
My friend Bo Welden, a tour guide and photographer, also recommends being extra cautious around wildlife jams.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The Crusaders, who claimed a SoCal-record third regional title, racked up 14 hits but Payne worked out of several jams.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Barton recommends using them in recipes like jams, jellies, preserves, and smoothies where their softer texture won't be an issue.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Three Twins relievers combined for seven strikeouts to get out of some jams over the last three innings and locked down a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Their tart stalks are staples in sweet dishes, such as pies, jams, and crumbles, but can also be used in savory dishes and even beverages.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The move effectively jams the upper chamber by including the repeal in the funding package without the necessary time to reverse course, giving the Senate no option but to approve it.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Traffic regularly jams the freeway into the city, and residents fight over efforts to build more homes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
After Dex takes her down, Weyland recovers her brain and jams it into a supercomputer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Achieving it in reality would be brutally hard because the target moves, hides, jams, uses decoys, and fights back.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Other Uses Yaupon is most commonly enjoyed as a tea, but it's also used in some gins, and foods like ice cream, plus the plant's ripe berries can be turned into jams and jellies.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
The Reds hung on for just their third win in 12 games after their bullpen escaped the last of several late jams.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
My friend Bo Welden, a tour guide and photographer, also recommends being extra cautious around wildlife jams.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The Crusaders, who claimed a SoCal-record third regional title, racked up 14 hits but Payne worked out of several jams.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Barton recommends using them in recipes like jams, jellies, preserves, and smoothies where their softer texture won't be an issue.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Three Twins relievers combined for seven strikeouts to get out of some jams over the last three innings and locked down a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Their tart stalks are staples in sweet dishes, such as pies, jams, and crumbles, but can also be used in savory dishes and even beverages.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Verb
That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The move effectively jams the upper chamber by including the repeal in the funding package without the necessary time to reverse course, giving the Senate no option but to approve it.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Traffic regularly jams the freeway into the city, and residents fight over efforts to build more homes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
After Dex takes her down, Weyland recovers her brain and jams it into a supercomputer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jams
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Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Drivers should brace for traffic snarls this summer when South Elgin’s State Street bridge over the Fox River is reduced to one lane for road resurfacing work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The renaissance embraces the pickles themselves, the flavor of their pickling and even their packaging.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The fermentation in the miso and pickles is good for a healthy gut.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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At home, Jonathan Wright, director of the Indianapolis art museum's park and gardens, stuffs in the plants, stacks the pots, and lets everything grow.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Or a delivery truck that blocks a driver's view at a busy corner.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The decision effectively blocks foreign governments, businesses, researchers, and individuals, as well as foreign nationals residing in the US, from using the company’s latest AI systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The duo then wheels the mower down the walkway and loads it onto their trailer before taking off.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Beginning June 24, three certificates that cryptographically verify that each piece of firmware and software that loads during system boot will expire.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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The side of the other foot then pushes the ball away before the outside of the same foot snaps it back in the other direction.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Abby is the least judgmental of the people in his circle, but Eddie pushes her away, compounding his isolation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Reviewing accounts payable flow helps uncover bottlenecks, reduce delays, improve spend control and strengthen cash visibility so organizations can operate more proactively and efficiently.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Jams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jams. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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