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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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The silver carpet at our ultra-exclusive celebration after the Oscars 2026 was jam-packed with mini family reunions, including groupings of siblings, parents and their kids, and even a stray grandparent in the mix.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
The fifth-floor courtroom of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center was jam-packed with media and onlookers as well as prosecutors and defense reps.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Your weeknights just got jam-packed with one-bowl goodness.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 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
Verb
The standup set will take place Tuesday, May 5, toward the beginning of the streaming giant's weeklong schedule that's jam-packed with hundreds of comedy events across Los Angeles starring the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Kevin Hart and Steve Carell.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The silver carpet at our ultra-exclusive celebration after the Oscars 2026 was jam-packed with mini family reunions, including groupings of siblings, parents and their kids, and even a stray grandparent in the mix.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
The fifth-floor courtroom of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center was jam-packed with media and onlookers as well as prosecutors and defense reps.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Your weeknights just got jam-packed with one-bowl goodness.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
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The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Summers are hot, humid and packed.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers complained about practices like overbooking and increasingly crowded cabins that left passengers feeling more like cargo than customers, while industry groups worried flyers would feel entitled to flout the rules.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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You’ll be served your second drink (of four in total) in an evocative atmosphere filled with colonial-style architecture, actors dressed as 19th-century factory workers, and a mariachi band.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every team wants certain types of players or positions filled, of course.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The zoning board granted the permit in 2025 after a public hearing alongside an exception to the rules that would allow six units on the site, instead of the less-dense two units that would normally be allowed on the property’s square footage.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins loaded the bases with one out, then broke the 1-1 tie on a fielder’s choice.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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And while the Raptors are loaded on the wings — Barrett, Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes all interchangeable defending the perimeter — Toronto lacks the star power.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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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
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Within minutes of leaving town, the pavement twists downward through tight turns and steep grades as the mountain air begins to warm, the vegetation giving way to chaparral and scattered juniper, then to the stark silhouettes of ocotillo and Mojave yucca.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Even amid tighter budgets, 70 percent of consumers still prioritize value, with campaigns that tap into sentiment, tradition and early engagement performing best.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen were launched Wednesday and, after spending a full day checking out the Orion spacecraft, the ship left Earth orbit Thursday and headed for the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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