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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
Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Rehearsals take place at the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, where days are jam-packed with instrument practice, band sessions — both loud and quiet — and workshops.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Kroger Wellness Festival 2025 schedule Both days of the festival are jam-packed with wellness events across four stages.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Derek, his life has been jam-packed with exciting changes — including becoming a DWTS judge and taking on a hosting role for Extra — but being present for his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, is the biggest priority of all.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Many methanotrophs are jam-packed with pMMO, which performs the first step of metabolizing the gas.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead, Alice Mushrooms products are jam-packed with ingredients like organic Lion’s Mane, organic Cordyceps extracts, Ashwaganda and Reishi mushrooms.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Playcations can be jam-packed with fun.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Rehearsals take place at the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, where days are jam-packed with instrument practice, band sessions — both loud and quiet — and workshops.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Kroger Wellness Festival 2025 schedule Both days of the festival are jam-packed with wellness events across four stages.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Derek, his life has been jam-packed with exciting changes — including becoming a DWTS judge and taking on a hosting role for Extra — but being present for his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, is the biggest priority of all.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Many methanotrophs are jam-packed with pMMO, which performs the first step of metabolizing the gas.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead, Alice Mushrooms products are jam-packed with ingredients like organic Lion’s Mane, organic Cordyceps extracts, Ashwaganda and Reishi mushrooms.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
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Add in a packed calendar of summer festivals, including the Taste of Syracuse and The Great New York State Fair, and Salt City makes a case as a year-round destination that balances tradition with fresh appeal.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Book writer Terrence McNally artfully adapted Doctorow’s densely packed, historical novel which, from the start, seemed destined to be a musical.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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For ten days in July, fighter jets roared, infantry exchanged fire in crowded streets, and mobile missile launchers twirled their payloads from sandy beachheads as part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Still, the incident highlights vulnerabilities in airport security, especially in crowded areas not overseen by TSA officers.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Carrasco notes that the bear and woman video was posted by an account filled with Sora videos, which signals to him that the viral animal encounter clip is AI as well.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful and nutrient-dense way to start your day.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The confounding discovery of a human femur has created a mystery in the dense woods of rural North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Its compact design allows it to be airlifted or sling-loaded, enabling rapid deployment to forward or remote locations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The picture – emblazoned on a T-shirt – showed Jewish people being loaded onto a ship bound for Madagascar.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski’s excellent performance from the mound – striking out nine, a Milwaukee rookie postseason record – ensured that Thursday’s game was a tight affair through five innings, but LA took the lead in the sixth on Tommy Edman’s RBI single.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeau was known for utilizing a tight rotation and playing his guys for extended minutes.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The audio that accompanies the display is also the same, but in this case, that means spatial audio and a surprising number of speakers crammed into the slim confines of a MacBook chassis.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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With its 85-liter interior, the large litter box also boasts plenty of room, so your cat won’t feel crammed while using it.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The city is unsurprisingly full of haunted spaces, but Muriel’s restaurant by Jackson Square is for those who want just a side of spooky.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The full SiriusXM Town Hall will air on Radio Andy on Monday.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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