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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
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Derek, his life has been jam-packed with exciting changes — including becoming a DWTS judge and taking on a hosting role for Extra — but being present for his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, is the biggest priority of all.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Many methanotrophs are jam-packed with pMMO, which performs the first step of metabolizing the gas.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead, Alice Mushrooms products are jam-packed with ingredients like organic Lion’s Mane, organic Cordyceps extracts, Ashwaganda and Reishi mushrooms.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Winemana 2-Pack Gourd and Berries Vase Decor This set of farmhouse-rustic wood vases are jam-packed with lifelike pumpkins, maple leaves, berries, and greenery.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The Most Underrated Vacation Spot There are lots of sweet little beach towns across the South that check all of those boxes, and many of them—understandably—are jam-packed with tourists during the spring and summer months.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
The headline galas are jam-packed with Hollywood’s top talent.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
August has been a month jam-packed with cosmic phenomena visible from Earth – from nebulas to meteor showers to planetary conjunctions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kroger Wellness Festival 2025 schedule Both days of the festival are jam-packed with wellness events across four stages.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Derek, his life has been jam-packed with exciting changes — including becoming a DWTS judge and taking on a hosting role for Extra — but being present for his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, is the biggest priority of all.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Many methanotrophs are jam-packed with pMMO, which performs the first step of metabolizing the gas.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead, Alice Mushrooms products are jam-packed with ingredients like organic Lion’s Mane, organic Cordyceps extracts, Ashwaganda and Reishi mushrooms.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Winemana 2-Pack Gourd and Berries Vase Decor This set of farmhouse-rustic wood vases are jam-packed with lifelike pumpkins, maple leaves, berries, and greenery.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The Most Underrated Vacation Spot There are lots of sweet little beach towns across the South that check all of those boxes, and many of them—understandably—are jam-packed with tourists during the spring and summer months.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
The headline galas are jam-packed with Hollywood’s top talent.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
August has been a month jam-packed with cosmic phenomena visible from Earth – from nebulas to meteor showers to planetary conjunctions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
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All night, as Luzardo posted zero after zero, the packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park was just begging for any semblance of offense from the Phillies.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Through regulation plus 9 minutes of extra time, Republic FC could not find the back of the net in front of a packed house at Cal Expo’s Heart Health Park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI released its most powerful GPT-5 model in August, aimed at shoring up its lead in an increasingly crowded sphere.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, a different vibe soon filled the arena once the countdown clock reached zero and a video charting Kirk's career from 18-year-old organizer to one of the GOP’s most prominent activists came on-screen.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What’s the difference between a boss who is optimistic, practices positive thinking, coaches, and inspires their team and a bad boss who is just filled with toxic positivity?—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Other valuable fruiting plants include elderberry, spicebush (), and native roses, which produce nutrient-dense hips in fall.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since September 2024, a new federal law requires mammogram reports to state whether breast tissue is dense, and to mention the possibility of additional imaging.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bystanders in the area helped authorities lift part of the helicopter and get the victim out, who was then loaded into an ambulance, according to Sylvia.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The purchases of Argentinian bank cards in neighboring Chile have increased 438% this year, while Argentines have loaded up on Jordan-brand sneakers and Zara jeans.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So Rizza skipped the presentation format of the past in favor of a tight selection of one-on-one appointments, mostly with retailers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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And results have largely been mixed since Carson Wentz has taken over as the starter, winning a 48-10 blowout over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 and then losing a tight game in Ireland against the Pittsburgh Steelers.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Everyone is crammed into the dark and ostensibly cool interior.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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During the last full government shutdown in 2013, about 850,000 federal employees were furloughed, meaning they were required to take unpaid leave, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress are locked in a standoff over a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government and allow time for full bipartisan negotiations on appropriations.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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