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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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The Most Underrated Vacation Spot There are lots of sweet little beach towns across the South that check all of those boxes, and many of them—understandably—are jam-packed with tourists during the spring and summer months.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
The headline galas are jam-packed with Hollywood’s top talent.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
August has been a month jam-packed with cosmic phenomena visible from Earth – from nebulas to meteor showers to planetary conjunctions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The Track List Is Unhinged The Life of a Showgirl track list is jam-packed with thrilling song titles.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
The chief executive leading a billion-dollar company has 12-hour workdays jam-packed with meetings with his direct-reports, employees, and mentors.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Winemana 2-Pack Gourd and Berries Vase Decor This set of farmhouse-rustic wood vases are jam-packed with lifelike pumpkins, maple leaves, berries, and greenery.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The Most Underrated Vacation Spot There are lots of sweet little beach towns across the South that check all of those boxes, and many of them—understandably—are jam-packed with tourists during the spring and summer months.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
The headline galas are jam-packed with Hollywood’s top talent.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
August has been a month jam-packed with cosmic phenomena visible from Earth – from nebulas to meteor showers to planetary conjunctions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The Track List Is Unhinged The Life of a Showgirl track list is jam-packed with thrilling song titles.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
The chief executive leading a billion-dollar company has 12-hour workdays jam-packed with meetings with his direct-reports, employees, and mentors.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
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Bryan's country contemporaries Owen Riegling, Randall King and George Birge opened before the headliner performed for a packed lawn.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Just two weeks before the singer was rushed to the hospital, Jones had taken the stage for what would be his final performance at a packed venue in Knoxville, Tennessee.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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On crowded factory floors, machines must share space with each other and with obstacles while working at high speed.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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And in a world filled with junk content, where everyone is a wannabe influencer peddling their lifestyle and products, Tate’s a pretty good pick for learning how to live your life, said 21-year-old John Fitch, who spars at Betiss’ gym a few times a week.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Right on time, Target dropped a Fall Outfit Storefront filled with sweaters, dresses, shoes, and bags that make getting dressed easy.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And when that fish, in turn, succumbs to the claws of a bald eagle, its DDT dense meat becomes a poisonous lunch for an oblivious bird.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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On top of being a fantastic collectible card game that's always refreshing its mechanics, the dense multiverse-building and sprawling lore, the cards themselves are traditionally gorgeous to look at.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Batting with the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning, Montgomery crushed a 97-mph fastball from Mick Abel for a 412-foot slam to right-center at Rate Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Packers loaded up on even more weapons this offseason, adding wide receivers Matthew Golden and Savion Williams via the NFL Draft.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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American Airlines passengers who have tight connections to make could benefit from a new tool that was just introduced in Phoenix.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rising prices, high rates, and economic uncertainty are combining to keep many aspiring homeowners on the sidelines, while those looking for homes contend with intense competition and tight supply.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military has carried out heavy bombing and ground attacks on Gaza City in recent days, eyewitnesses and Palestinian authorities say, choking vital services and leaving hundreds of thousands of people crammed into an ever-shrinking area.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Last week, as Missouri appeared likely to enter the redistricting fight, more than 500 people crammed into a union hall in Kansas City to protest the effort.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Atrium Health Primary Care Gold Hill offers quick access to a care team and other benefits for a lower fee than the full concierge model, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hardcore fans of the nine-season NBC comedy classic may even remember that was the actual full name of the show’s in-universe documentary that aired in Season 9.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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