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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
tour buses, jammed with eager sightseers, invariably stop at that spot
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
this jammed door just won't budge
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in packed
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
the inn will jam a guest's picnic basket with an array of tempting foods
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Recent Examples of jammed
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
House Republicans jammed Democrats with a party-line spending plan that is especially heinous in its cuts to the District of Columbia.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
More than 3,200 jammed Detrick Gymnasium, several hundred more fannies than the bleachers could hold, many sitting on the steps in the aisles.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Running from the Queens-Midtown Tunnel out through Nassau and Suffolk, this is Long Island’s lifeline – and it’s usually jammed up tight.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
None of the pages jammed inside the mechanism, was visibly skewed, or was otherwise mishandled.
—David English, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn't reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Bridges jammed and recorded with a rotating cast of close friends and guest musicians in the 1970s, including Stan Ayeroff and David Greenwalt on guitar, Matthew Bright on bass, and Steve Baim on drums.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The rally, organized by unions representing area federal employees, jammed the sidewalk across from the Internal Revenue Service campus at midday.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
House Republicans jammed Democrats with a party-line spending plan that is especially heinous in its cuts to the District of Columbia.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
More than 3,200 jammed Detrick Gymnasium, several hundred more fannies than the bleachers could hold, many sitting on the steps in the aisles.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Running from the Queens-Midtown Tunnel out through Nassau and Suffolk, this is Long Island’s lifeline – and it’s usually jammed up tight.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
None of the pages jammed inside the mechanism, was visibly skewed, or was otherwise mishandled.
—David English, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn't reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Bridges jammed and recorded with a rotating cast of close friends and guest musicians in the 1970s, including Stan Ayeroff and David Greenwalt on guitar, Matthew Bright on bass, and Steve Baim on drums.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed
Verb
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The pain behind the ear pressure is a result of the Eustachian tube being blocked from other outside factors including allergies and infections — with kids being more susceptible due to having smaller Eustachian tubes.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Police blocked off the intersection of Eighth and State streets for several hours to allow officials to investigate.—
Chris Ramirez,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shaw has the benefit of hitting in a lineup filled with talent.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, it was pushed back to March, and the location was shifted to The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some regulators might see stablecoins as competition to or complementary with CBDCs, leading to either tighter restrictions or new forms of partnership.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s no tighter part of the property for patrons than Amen Corner, tens of thousands pressed together to watch as McIlroy’s ball flew through the air once, then twice.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yoon apologized for his brief martial law decree, but later doubled down and defended the move, arguing the liberal party obstructed his political agenda.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
8 Mar. 2025
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Houck loaded the bases with one out in the first Wednesday but only allowed one run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Story’s ground out with the bases loaded pushed across the winning run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The theater — the first built specifically for a Blue Man production — will be on the east side of the complex, facing Universal Boulevard and wedged between two of the gigantic support posts for the Orlando Eye observation wheel.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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Back to this liminal week wedged and contorted between two of the year’s biggest holidays.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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