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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
David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The famished can enjoy acai bowls, smoothies, toasts (avocado or almond butter and jam), sandwiches, pastries and wraps.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Tiana Zoey posted a video on Instagram of crowds jamming the Downtown Disney walkway along the Porto’s construction walls before Disneyland decided to open the backstage bypass.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For many — especially free-spirited hippies, wooks, and the whole wide jam-band universe — the dogmatic style of traditional programs can be a turnoff, an impediment to accessing a path forward.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The famished can enjoy acai bowls, smoothies, toasts (avocado or almond butter and jam), sandwiches, pastries and wraps.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Suspects are allegedly jamming the signal, making your camera useless.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Tiana Zoey posted a video on Instagram of crowds jamming the Downtown Disney walkway along the Porto’s construction walls before Disneyland decided to open the backstage bypass.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
Noun
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Traffic snarls clearing Northbound Interstate 75 traffic was closed near downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati police said Tuesday afternoon.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The one-time Sacramento State All-American linebacker was stuck in the snarl of rush-hour traffic in Southern California, his car inching along while his heart and mind were racing.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The bun was buttery and slightly sweet, the pickles and mustard lended a bit of tang to the unctuous beef patties smothered in melty American cheese, and the sweet-but-slightly-spicy Sassy Sauce brought it all together without overpowering any other flavors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Watts-That Soul Food Southern fried pork chops and catfish share a menu with wings, Kool-Aid pickles and more at this soul food truck.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When Heathcliff stuffed his fingers into Cathy’s mouth, a woman gasped and looked around the theater in disbelief.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Something about a secret message, stuffed inside a book?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Shade cloth and wooden screens block off the outside world, though the cubs often tear them down out of perverse curiosity.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, when X was temporarily blocked there, amid a legal dispute between Elon Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court, countless fan accounts for celebrities such as Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift evaporated, many signing off with the hashtag #MeuUltimoTweet.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My parents have both passed away, and my birthday has always been a cherished day, filled with memories and meaning.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crowd, filled with mostly Illini fans, roared with delight.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rather than allowing a single hero product to dominate, Safdie expanded the narrative across collections, pushing further into tailoring and Old Hollywood references.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last July, Ukrainians took to the streets in rare wartime protests to push back against the government’s plans to weaken the independence of the country’s anti-corruption watchdogs.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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While traffic congestion may make I-10 seem far away, the interstate passes as close to Austin as Seguin — only about 45 miles south of the city.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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This would ease traffic congestion, increase foot traffic for local businesses and provide more opportunities for neighbors to see each other face to face and not just from behind a windshield.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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While Season 3 brought a horror vibe to portraying Joe Leaphorn’s moral and personal dilemmas, Season 4 has its own, almost David Lynchian, style.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Parents of teens are faced with many dilemmas, one of which might be whether or not to allow their teen to get a job.—
Elisa Cinelli,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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