jam-ups

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
  • As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams.
    Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond the general inconvenience of snarls, skipping out on detangling can compromise both your hair’s health and its styling potential.
    Annie Blackman, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Traffic snarls in the Brickell area are nothing new.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Jam-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-ups. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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