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as in packed
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
a film jam-packed with spectacular action sequences
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the jam-packed placement of the chicken pieces in the frying pan prevented them from browning properly
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as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
we jam-packed the box with goodies for our sick friend
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Recent Examples of jam-packed
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Bhusri’s LinkedIn post is jam-packed with optimism for Workday’s future, but the numbers are far more complex.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The annual, late afternoon bash was once again jam-packed with famous faces—including Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, and Cardi B—all gathered inside a sprawling industrial warehouse at Pier 48 overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The Casita was jam-packed with some of Benito’s closest buds during the historic performance.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
January was grueling as the league jam-packed the month to accommodate the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Eudēmonia’s schedule is jam-packed with more than 150 speakers.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Their mom’s resume was jam-packed.
—Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
This year’s festival will be shorter than previous iterations, down to six days from 11, but the roster of comedians and entertainment is still jam-packed.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The third week of February is jam-packed with holidays, celebrations and events, from Ash Wednesday and Ramadan to Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year, and even a solar eclipse.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Bhusri’s LinkedIn post is jam-packed with optimism for Workday’s future, but the numbers are far more complex.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The annual, late afternoon bash was once again jam-packed with famous faces—including Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, and Cardi B—all gathered inside a sprawling industrial warehouse at Pier 48 overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The Casita was jam-packed with some of Benito’s closest buds during the historic performance.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
January was grueling as the league jam-packed the month to accommodate the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Eudēmonia’s schedule is jam-packed with more than 150 speakers.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Their mom’s resume was jam-packed.
—Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
This year’s festival will be shorter than previous iterations, down to six days from 11, but the roster of comedians and entertainment is still jam-packed.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
Adjective
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If your calendar feels packed, try to move a meeting or start with the toughest task first.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Given all that, Werenski has a packed schedule, especially during the NHL season, and has plenty of ways to occupy his scant free time.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The booking reinforces the festival’s pivot toward industry-defining names in an increasingly crowded festival field.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crowded field has some Democrats worried about the possibility of both Hilton and Bianco making it into the runoff, shutting out the party that has controlled the Governor’s Office since 2011 if Democrats split the vote.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new contract was richer, filled with all sorts of incentives … and also for a very long time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The happy hour menu is filled with small bites, speciality drinks, wines and mocktails.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Antarctic Ocean is heavily layered, or stratified, to a depth of around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) because of conflicting properties including colder, denser water from below not readily mixing with fresh water running off melting ice from above.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the first time, the researchers demonstrated that human spinal cord organoids can reproduce the formation of dense glial scars, which block nerve regeneration.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The gun was not loaded, Boyd said, and a preliminary investigation determined that there was no threat to specific students or the school.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Outfielder Travis Chestnut laid down a bunt that loaded the bases.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When your floor space is far from generous, implementing small bedroom storage ideas is the difference between waking up in crammed quarters and having breathing room.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Late in the year, Kuhr pivoted the unit to a blitz-happy approach that relied heavily on scheme pressure and tight coverage from their defensive backs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Always use a clean cloth designated for your delicate dishes and look for glass or waffle-weave cloths that have a tighter weave and less lint.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Groceries were originally subject to the full state sales tax.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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