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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
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
While some vacuums notify you when there’s a clog, manually check after each deep clean by removing the brush roll to make sure nothing is jammed behind it.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Earbud Deal The Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro are a pair of workout earbuds that let in your surroundings and don’t feel jammed into your ears.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's Air Force reported that 563 drones and decoys were intercepted or electronically jammed, and that 26 out of 31 missiles of various types were shot down.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 72 drones and decoys and a cruise missile overnight; 48 drones were shot down or jammed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's air force reported dozens of UAVs were shot down or jammed, Pravda reported.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The sidewalks are jammed and traffic cruises slowly past.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The man then allegedly opened up a backpack and pulled out an AR-15 rifle, attempting to fire at the woman, but the gun jammed.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But sadly, Monica too is all jammed up.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Isola was attending Davidson College in North Carolina at the time, and Ruiz was a student at the University of Central Florida, so the two jammed together over breaks from school, trying to emulate their favorite band with do-it-yourself lessons.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
However, after leading off the bottom of the seventh inning with a double, catcher Francisco Alvarez jammed his right thumb into the base.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Mejia jammed Marte with a fastball, inducing a weak infield pop-up.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Two examples in the report show how local governments in the San Joaquin Valley jammed up the bullet-train work.
—Tad Weber, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Betro tried to shoot the man’s son outside of the family’s Birmingham home, but her gun jammed, West Midlands police said in a news release.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Omar’s growing outrage, especially when precious time is lost because of jammed phone lines, troubling silences and false assumptions, rankles Mahdi, the most overstretched of anyone at the call center.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
While some vacuums notify you when there’s a clog, manually check after each deep clean by removing the brush roll to make sure nothing is jammed behind it.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Earbud Deal The Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro are a pair of workout earbuds that let in your surroundings and don’t feel jammed into your ears.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's Air Force reported that 563 drones and decoys were intercepted or electronically jammed, and that 26 out of 31 missiles of various types were shot down.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 72 drones and decoys and a cruise missile overnight; 48 drones were shot down or jammed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's air force reported dozens of UAVs were shot down or jammed, Pravda reported.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The sidewalks are jammed and traffic cruises slowly past.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Nebraska, whose fans were responsible for most of the traffic that jammed the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 on Thursday afternoon, held on for a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati in a Week 1 contest before 72,884 fans.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The man then allegedly opened up a backpack and pulled out an AR-15 rifle, attempting to fire at the woman, but the gun jammed.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But sadly, Monica too is all jammed up.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Isola was attending Davidson College in North Carolina at the time, and Ruiz was a student at the University of Central Florida, so the two jammed together over breaks from school, trying to emulate their favorite band with do-it-yourself lessons.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
However, after leading off the bottom of the seventh inning with a double, catcher Francisco Alvarez jammed his right thumb into the base.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Mejia jammed Marte with a fastball, inducing a weak infield pop-up.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Two examples in the report show how local governments in the San Joaquin Valley jammed up the bullet-train work.
—Tad Weber, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Betro tried to shoot the man’s son outside of the family’s Birmingham home, but her gun jammed, West Midlands police said in a news release.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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If an alpha wolfs out under a full moon, they get stuck in that form forever and are doomed to be hunted and killed by their fellow werewolves.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The contraction has been particularly brutal for Hollywood’s production assistants, many of whom are feeling stuck at what is supposed to be the starting line of their careers.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Israeli military has carried out heavy bombing and ground attacks on Gaza City in recent days, eyewitnesses and Palestinian authorities say, choking vital services and leaving hundreds of thousands of people crammed into an ever-shrinking area.—
Mahmoud Atef,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Last week, as Missouri appeared likely to enter the redistricting fight, more than 500 people crammed into a union hall in Kansas City to protest the effort.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Dallas rush turned the corner on McGrath and blocked the field goal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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One briefly blocked a Border Patrol vehicle, but agents left in a little more than four minutes.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bright, crunchy and packed with vitamin C, red bell peppers help increase the body’s supply of white blood cells and antibodies.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is packed with nutrients, including magnesium and potassium, that protect the heart.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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McBee, who is facing up to 30 years in prison, was originally given a sentencing date in March before being pushed to June and then September.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Schiffer said Meghan had been too risk averse in the first two seasons, but could try to pitch a slightly different concept for a third season that pushed the boundaries far more.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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American Airlines passengers who have tight connections to make could benefit from a new tool that was just introduced in Phoenix.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rising prices, high rates, and economic uncertainty are combining to keep many aspiring homeowners on the sidelines, while those looking for homes contend with intense competition and tight supply.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lenovo has a pair of new Android tablets stuffed with AI and big batteries.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now, the original Clay Henry is stuffed and on display at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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