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as in squeezing
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
tried to cram one more book into the backpack
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as in filling
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
crammed his mouth with candy
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as in gorging
to fill with food to capacity
one of those eating contests in which competitors attempt to cram themselves with as many hot dogs as they can in three minutes
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as in inhaling
to swallow or eat greedily
the thoughtless guest crammed a dinner that had taken hours to prepare
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Recent Examples of cramming
There is a clear risk for streamers cramming sports into their portfolios.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While the airlines are undeniably cramming us all in regardless of our waist size, for passengers who truly don’t fit in a standard economy seat, policies like Southwest’s help not only them but their fellow travelers be safer and more comfortable onboard, and that’s a good thing.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Lift-Off is significantly more comfortable to sit on, and the cushions are quite wide, easily fitting both of us and one to two guests without cramming.
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The goal becomes cramming maximum productivity into minimum time, eliminating any space for the mental processing that actually generates valuable insights.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
According to Rene Ritchie, YouTube's head of editorial, this isn't quite like the AI features Google has been cramming into every other product.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
Vrabel gathered more than 20 coaches, the group cramming into a small room at the Titans’ facility.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While the airlines are undeniably cramming us all in regardless of our waist size, for passengers who truly don’t fit in a standard economy seat, policies like Southwest’s help not only them but their fellow travelers be safer and more comfortable onboard, and that’s a good thing.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Lift-Off is significantly more comfortable to sit on, and the cushions are quite wide, easily fitting both of us and one to two guests without cramming.
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The goal becomes cramming maximum productivity into minimum time, eliminating any space for the mental processing that actually generates valuable insights.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
According to Rene Ritchie, YouTube's head of editorial, this isn't quite like the AI features Google has been cramming into every other product.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
Vrabel gathered more than 20 coaches, the group cramming into a small room at the Titans’ facility.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cramming
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That could be due to tariffs squeezing automakers, disincentivizing them from giving discounts.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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This could be done by either squeezing the regular season even tighter with more midweek fixtures or putting the Wembley final back a week.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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With kids settling back into school routines and store shelves filling with Halloween decor, the season is shifting.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scheming girlfriends, questionable business partners, a fleet of lawyers and consultants gorging themselves on fees and a whole lot of other jockeying around Sumner Redstone’s fortune and his business empire.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Most sneezes are triggered by contact with infectious agents or after inhaling irritants, but the cause of photic sneezing is not fully understood.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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To fill the void, Potato grabbed his dad's shirt and cuddled with it, inhaling the scent of his human.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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But in conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, Russian forces have extensively used GPS jamming and spoofing to disrupt operations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Though jamming technology has never been rolled out nationwide, it has been tested on a micro level before.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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For snacks and sandwiches, try packing them in a reusable silicone bag like Stasher (from $11).—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here are the standouts for quaffing beers and devouring brats.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is not New York City in the 1990s but the Santa Fe of today—specifically, devouring tortilla soup and chiles rellenos at Tomasita’s, shopping at Desert Moss Vintage, and admiring the artwork at GF Contemporary, in the town’s gallery district on Canyon Road.—
Ashley Baker,
Air Mail,
16 Aug. 2025
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In digital services, apply the same scrutiny to login friction, loading messages, or chatbot delays.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Masters says that taking care of small chores, such as taking out the trash, loading the dishwasher, and emptying the fridge of your own food, shows respect for the host, their belongings, and their home.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cramming. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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