Thesaurus results for JAM-UPS

jam-ups

noun

plural of jam-up

as in jams

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement knowing that there was a big traffic jam-up ahead, we took the detour that the locals always use

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Noun

Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.

— Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The Michigan Health and Human Services Department suggests cooking raspberries when possible, such as in pies and jams.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Definition of jams

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Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Drivers should brace for traffic snarls this summer when South Elgin’s State Street bridge over the Fox River is reduced to one lane for road resurfacing work.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

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