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as in snarl
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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verb

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Recent Examples of jam
Noun
The video rolled to Meghan harvesting from tree branches and filming a selfie-style video from her home kitchen, then panned to close footage of bees, Meghan's hands with jam and her posing for photos holding a plate of apricots. Janine Henni, People.com, 23 June 2025 Attendees will be captivated by Cake, feel the jams of Spectre Jones and improve their mood with the trippy poppy Improvement Movement. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Verb
Still, a maritime risk firm said navigational systems are being jammed in the region due to the war. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 June 2025 Petersen said on popular days, the whole block can be jammed in with vehicles, meaning residents can’t easily have visitors park on the street. Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for jam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
Noun
  • And finally, Gi-hun is ready to talk … or sort of snarl under his breath, anyway.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Service may be rendered with a snarl instead of a smile.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Stir together mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
  • Served with baby potatoes, bread, and mixed pickles, a fondue is the perfect way to warm up after a day on the slopes or hiking through the valley.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Your next outdoor bash or beachside hang deserves some attention to the cookware and coolers you’re bound up grilling with and using to stuff to the brim with ice and beverages.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
  • The family moved from Temecula to Point Loma in December and most of the rings are still stuffed in boxes, sitting in the garage.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • While a few other silhouettes are in the running, this eye-catching option adds some personality to every outfit and helps block out more of the sun than smaller pairs.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 July 2025
  • As a result, the department has blocked student loan forgiveness under these plans.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • On a scouting trip several years ago, my mask kept filling with water.
    Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
  • To keep the potting mix damp, set the pots in a kiddie pool filled with a few inches of water.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • That’s great for patients hoping for life-saving treatments, but impossible to push through the existing infrastructure.
    Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • McCarty’s pushback comes despite him pushing for a similar countywide joint powers authority to oversee homelessness while in the Assembly.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The feed surfaces chats containing legal dilemmas, therapy discussions, and deeply personal confessions, often linked to real accounts.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • The dilemma GenAI faces is similar to past hyped technology cycles like IoT or blockchain.
    Leonard Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Marlene alleged her son grabbed and started to squeeze her throat.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • Kalvin Phillips squeezes a pass through the gap and into Omari Hutchinson, taking three Forest players out of the game.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025

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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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