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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
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
The primaries come amid a month jam-packed with elections as voters select nominees for the November midterms.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026
This is jam-packed with storage, including both upper and lower cabinetry, and is equipped with a sink, an oven and cooktop, plus a microwave and a fridge/freezer.
—Adam Williams
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
By afternoon, the fountains area and promenade were jam-packed with people seeking shade and checking out every booth and area.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Sunday and Wednesday are the days that are almost always jam-packed with teams playing baseball.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The primaries come amid a month jam-packed with elections as voters select nominees for the November midterms.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026
This is jam-packed with storage, including both upper and lower cabinetry, and is equipped with a sink, an oven and cooktop, plus a microwave and a fridge/freezer.
—Adam Williams
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
By afternoon, the fountains area and promenade were jam-packed with people seeking shade and checking out every booth and area.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Sunday and Wednesday are the days that are almost always jam-packed with teams playing baseball.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
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Hollywood used to pump out movies as mediocre but occasionally charming as The Breadwinner, buoyed by the always-reliable power of seeing a comedy with a packed audience in a theater.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Today, its reputation precedes it and the place remains packed night-after-night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The supporting drama categories remain the most crowded acting races, but still shows the long-term decline, which is staggering.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Days filled with seemingly endless sunlight, tables piled high with fresh seafood and fleetingly in-season strawberries, cozy lakeside cottages… there’s a lot to love about a Scandinavian summer.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Months after the state's original announcement to rehab the facilities, Logan County residents filled a series of hearings to protest the state's apparent plan to build both facilities in Crest Hill.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Whether Tuchel will, in fact, be able to produce a more intense high-pressing style this summer, given the climate and the dense schedule, is another matter.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Visitors of historic New Castle are greeted with cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and a rich history that can only be found in a few other cities in the region.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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To start the second inning, Aledo got consecutive hits from Dylan Duran and Kyle Poindexter, and a bunt single from Will Cayce loaded the bases.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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The Athletics loaded the bases with one out in the second, but Lambert struck out McNeil and Darell Hernaiz to keep it 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The 7th Assembly District produced one of the region’s tightest races.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Pelvic floor disorders can occur when these muscles and tissues are too weak or too tight or don’t facilitate the proper functioning of these organs for other reasons.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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