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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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as in pickle
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 to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in to fill
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 jam
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
And if solitude is your jam, Cheung Sha Beach's sprawling sands whisper your name.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Quite predictably, these raids crashed with so many people jammed into one place.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
There’s also an on-site parking garage, if that’s your jam.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
And if solitude is your jam, Cheung Sha Beach's sprawling sands whisper your name.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
The aid organization notes that 100% of jamming systems components and 67% of individual first aid kid component costs come from Ukranian manufacturers, in order to build up Ukraine’s domestic production capacity and reduce its reliance on foreign hardware donations.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Quite predictably, these raids crashed with so many people jammed into one place.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
Noun
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But the scope of the IEEPA tariffs was so massive (to date, CBP and administration officials estimate IEEPA revenue rings in at up to $175 billion) that the process is bound to hit some snarls.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The event was widely criticized for what many said was its chaotic organization, including widespread road closures for VIP motorcades that caused traffic snarls across the city.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a mouth-watering 10-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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It is traditionally topped with lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Highway 89 at Lake Tahoe is blocked after a deadly crash Friday morning.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, however, a federal judge denied their request for an injunction that would have blocked the board from pursuing its investigation due to a legal doctrine that bars federal courts from interfering with ongoing state enforcement proceedings.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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New horizons call as the shimmering Sun in your curious 9th house trines buoyant Jupiter, filling you with inspiration to travel far and wide (literally or mentally).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The room was absolutely filled, speaking to the urgency of the topic.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a deputy was putting crime scene tape up at the second shooting location, the suspect drove up and hit him, pushing the deputy about 40 feet, the sheriff's office said in a news release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The party’s flirtation with economic populism could serve to push away some of the remaining conservative doctors operating private practices.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In a statement Wednesday, Yosemite Superintendent Ray McPadden said the park will increase staffing at key intersections during busy summer days, put up congestion warnings on digital road signs, and encourage visitors to go places outside Yosemite Valley, including Tuolumne Meadows and Wawona.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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But there has been a swell of opposition, with neighbors raising concerns about potential traffic congestion, light and noise pollution, safety, and the prospect of even more development.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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To address that dilemma, the pediatric hospital implemented literacy screenings in about half of its 13 clinics, assigning a literacy coordinator to each.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The staff union would likely have picketed the event, which would have created a dilemma for WGA members and unionized hotel staff who would have to cross a line to enter the building.—
William Earl,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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