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verb

past tense of jam-pack

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Recent Examples of jam-packed
Verb
The annual soccer schedule is already jam-packed, each additional 90 minutes carries more injury risk, and most of these players star on club teams whose seasons kick off in a month. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 July 2026 Argentina, Ecuador, the Netherlands and now Colombia have absolutely jam-packed the place. Sam McDowell July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 The parking lot of the Latino Press was jam-packed on Sunday with cars delivering supplies intended for the victims of the earthquakes. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026 Many of us remember the days before social media and jam-packed summer schedules very fondly. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 June 2026 Roads have been jam-packed with cars fleeing Tyre and surrounding neighborhoods for the north, seeking shelter. Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 That said, Boston Blue's first season was jam-packed with white-knuckle action, political intrigue, and, of course, loads of family drama. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 But the most recent Lego Star Wars title is absolutely jam-packed with planets, vehicles, characters from every movie and show, and epic sequences. Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
Adjective
  • Burke entered the packed courtroom with shackles around his waist and, for a brief moment, seemed to smile shyly at the room.
    Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026
  • Idda takes an epic approach to unearthing the packed layers of a stewing friendship.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Following a tumultuous term that saw the last Jackson County Executive recalled from office, Jackson County residents will choose from a crowded primary field of contenders for the county’s top seat on August 4.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The products ensure everything stays in place and looks fresh at the crowded venue.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Those days will be filled trying to address the issues facing the Games.
    Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Other menu items include Boerewors, a South African sausage; Bunny Chow, a street food made with bread that’s filled with a choice of a protein and spices; and premium steak and seafood.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • Despite the crammed screenplay, Kara going to a red-sun planet to feel human and forget about everything is the most human thing ever.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • At the same time, the bath shouldn’t be tucked so deeply into dense landscaping that predators can hide nearby.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • With consistent use, many people also notice that regrowing hair becomes finer and less dense, making epilators an appealing alternative for anyone looking to stretch the time between hair removal sessions.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The Brewers loaded the bases with no outs in the sixth against Calvin Faucher (4-5), who came in to open the inning.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • That came an inning after Manny Machado walked to the plate with one out and the bases loaded and grounded into a double play.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Adjective
  • My full start-time and ring-walk breakdown has the finer timing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • All are one- or two-bedroom units—including three penthouses—that have soundproofed interiors, airy sitting spaces, and full kitchens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • Slots and gates are valuable in congested airports like LaGuardia because tight airspace restrictions and crowded airports in a big city like New York cap airline growth.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • Her tight smile squeezes tiny tears into the corners of her eyes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

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