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
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The brand, which sells jams and other products, will continue without Netflix.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Fill them with your favorite fresh spring jams or preserves, like strawberry or rhubarb.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the scope of the IEEPA tariffs was so massive (to date, CBP and administration officials estimate IEEPA revenue rings in at up to $175 billion) that the process is bound to hit some snarls.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The event was widely criticized for what many said was its chaotic organization, including widespread road closures for VIP motorcades that caused traffic snarls across the city.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Jam-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-ups. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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