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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
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Screenings across the country were jam-packed with people who were hoping to experience the iconic 1980 horror film in a different way.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
The estate’s defining feature, however, is its humongous party and recreation barn that’s jam-packed with a heated indoor pool and spa, a regulation-sized basketball court, a gym, a golf room, and an entertainment lounge with a stone fireplace and full kitchen.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025
This toy and collectors’ shop is jam-packed with new and used items for sale, from the last 40-plus years.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
The dining room at Cipriani Wall Street was absolutely jam-packed with A-listers.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The luggage section at Walmart is jam-packed with travel bags starting at just $10.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
On Tuesday, Hager was joined by celebrity guest host Andy Cohen to host her birthday episode of Today With Jenna & Friends, which was jam-packed with surprises to mark the occasion.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
The beaches, once jam-packed with boisterous vacationers, are suddenly open for long walks and contemplative sunsets.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
There’s a level of relief on the organizer’s side too, given that, just two years ago, the CCAs were jam-packed into a marathon week of awards shows that had been delayed by the strikes.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Screenings across the country were jam-packed with people who were hoping to experience the iconic 1980 horror film in a different way.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
The estate’s defining feature, however, is its humongous party and recreation barn that’s jam-packed with a heated indoor pool and spa, a regulation-sized basketball court, a gym, a golf room, and an entertainment lounge with a stone fireplace and full kitchen.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025
This toy and collectors’ shop is jam-packed with new and used items for sale, from the last 40-plus years.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
The dining room at Cipriani Wall Street was absolutely jam-packed with A-listers.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The luggage section at Walmart is jam-packed with travel bags starting at just $10.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
On Tuesday, Hager was joined by celebrity guest host Andy Cohen to host her birthday episode of Today With Jenna & Friends, which was jam-packed with surprises to mark the occasion.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
The beaches, once jam-packed with boisterous vacationers, are suddenly open for long walks and contemplative sunsets.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
Adjective
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Acharia attended Raj’s recent New York City show, describing a packed venue where the predominantly young, female audience knew every lyric.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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The fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Alpine resort town in the early hours Thursday, turning a packed night of celebration into panic and tragedy.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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These tools aim to let someone move through a lobby, down a sidewalk, through a crowded hall, without having to stop and reassess every few feet.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a brief interlude outside for community members to reconnect, the pews filled up again.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Giving love to local venues For McLaughlin and Arthurs, the goal was always to bring the film to venues around the Carolinas as a way to promote those spaces, like The Milestone, that were filled with local music history.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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At 6-foot-3, 275 pounds, Bain’s measurables might not fit every team’s wish list but would work well in Kansas City, where defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has preferred dense and powerful pass rushers.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The entire Winnipeg Jets team left the bench to surround Fleury as he was loaded onto the stretcher.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The extension loaded its own logo, extracted the hidden code and executed it silently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Loveland caught eight passes for 137 yards for the Bears, who had closed the regular season with tight losses to San Francisco and Detroit.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As temperatures drop and humidity plummets, the skin’s natural moisture levels decline faster, fine lines look more pronounced, and that tight, uncomfortable feeling can become a near-daily occurrence.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The textured housing and longer body are also worth an extra mention, making for more secure and comfortable use, while allowing a bigger battery to be crammed inside.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The company had hundreds of hours of sports to sell last year, with a February that is crammed with Olympics telecasts, Super Bowl programming and NBA matches.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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