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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
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026
May is jam-packed with elections.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 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
The one on East 12th Avenue in Congress Park is my go-to, with walls jam-packed with products and a wall of screws and nails and nuts and bolts that will leave you awestruck.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The chambers Thursday were jam-packed, with progressive advocacy groups who were vocal inside the room and grew even louder outside its doors after the council’s collective decision.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Like most of Big Mistakes, this scene is noisy, jam-packed with fast cuts and overlapping dialogue and edited within an inch of its life.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
So many plot points and characters keeps things jam-packed in what’s essentially a Hallmark movie with a travel budget.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Lucky for us, April and early May come jam-packed with music festivals across every genre to fill the void until Spring.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
May is jam-packed with elections.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 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
The one on East 12th Avenue in Congress Park is my go-to, with walls jam-packed with products and a wall of screws and nails and nuts and bolts that will leave you awestruck.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The chambers Thursday were jam-packed, with progressive advocacy groups who were vocal inside the room and grew even louder outside its doors after the council’s collective decision.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Like most of Big Mistakes, this scene is noisy, jam-packed with fast cuts and overlapping dialogue and edited within an inch of its life.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
So many plot points and characters keeps things jam-packed in what’s essentially a Hallmark movie with a travel budget.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Lucky for us, April and early May come jam-packed with music festivals across every genre to fill the void until Spring.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
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At the Alabama Statehouse, a chaotic scene erupted as one protester was dragged from the packed House gallery by security officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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Two people from opposite ends of Atlanta are likely to lead completely different lives, Mayor Andre Dickens told a packed house at the King Center on Thursday.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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In the gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin, Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist whose campaign message centers her experience as a single mother, is currently a narrow front-runner in a crowded field.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Notably, voters will winnow a crowded field of candidates for governor down to two.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The long plastic bats were open at the top, and when filled with beer, fans could sip from them like unorthodox cups.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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However, what really gives these native plants staying power is their easy-care vibe and ability to form a dense, groundcovering mat of foliage and blooms in just a year or two.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Snell loaded the bases three batters into the game and gave up a run in the first inning.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The analytics group says that most Middle East cargoes loaded before the war have now been discharged, meaning the inventory drawdown will accelerate and local refining will slow.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The California Democrat still held a public roundtable discussion Tuesday with numerous survivors, in a crammed room near the Capitol.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But as the season has progressed and the pressure has increased, their margins of victory have become tighter.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Cornyn’s legislation comes as the four-term senator is locked in a tight GOP primary contest against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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The menu is full of sustaining stews, ample vegetables and, from the toné (clay oven), khachapuri, a genre of breads infiltrated by cheese and by turns fluffy, elastic, oozy and tender.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As a result, Pacers team president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard took full responsibility for the move, apologizing on social media.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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