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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
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, to watch for sagging ridgelines, drooping ceilings, water leaks on interior walls and ceilings, jammed doors, cracked interior walls near the center of the home and creaking sounds, according to State Farm.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The drawbridge — which connects Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and Long Island City, Queens, across Newton Creek — was jammed as traffic piled up on its northbound side.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
For many business owners, tax season feels like being jammed under a financial microscope.
—Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There was no stage, just a jammed pack restaurant with folks wondering who would win the title as the closest looking doppelganger to Williams, including guys and gals.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Air defense systems are costly Ukraine’s air force command said that 27 missiles and 315 drones were shot down or jammed, while five missiles and 24 drones hit 11 locations.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Too many hangers A common reason people struggle to keep their clothes put away is that their closets are simply too jammed up to be functional.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The weapon then jammed and the attacker fled, running down the stairs, out onto the street, and disappearing into the dark.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
The items that once jammed the aisles and rose to the rafters inside The Georgian Village antique shop on the northeast corner of 45th and Bell streets are gone.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Nixon-Clark likely fired one round that was collected from a stairwell inside the house before the gun jammed, according to prosecutors.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Less than a minute later, Beauvillier jammed the puck past Islanders goalie David Rittich to the short side.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
San Diego police estimated that 48,000 automobiles jammed city streets as a crowd of over 60,000 people — the largest in the city’s history — jammed the parade route from Dutch Flats to City Stadium.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
But beyond the architectural artifacts and artwork, the duplex is jammed with eclectic objects, from statuary and ceramics from around the world to boomerangs, cigar molds, and shoe forms.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has publicly floated the idea of helping Iranians get online, even suggesting outreach to Elon Musk, whose Starlink service has been partially jammed by Iranian authorities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Iran has reportedly jammed Musk’s Starlink during the latest protests.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Starlink terminals also have been used by Russia in the war with Ukraine to launch drone strikes and provide communication in areas where military radios were unreliable or easily jammed, according to The Guardian.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, to watch for sagging ridgelines, drooping ceilings, water leaks on interior walls and ceilings, jammed doors, cracked interior walls near the center of the home and creaking sounds, according to State Farm.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The drawbridge — which connects Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and Long Island City, Queens, across Newton Creek — was jammed as traffic piled up on its northbound side.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
For many business owners, tax season feels like being jammed under a financial microscope.
—Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There was no stage, just a jammed pack restaurant with folks wondering who would win the title as the closest looking doppelganger to Williams, including guys and gals.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Air defense systems are costly Ukraine’s air force command said that 27 missiles and 315 drones were shot down or jammed, while five missiles and 24 drones hit 11 locations.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Too many hangers A common reason people struggle to keep their clothes put away is that their closets are simply too jammed up to be functional.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The weapon then jammed and the attacker fled, running down the stairs, out onto the street, and disappearing into the dark.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
With chorizo sizzling and menudo steaming, hundreds of voters jammed into Oak Cliff’s El Ranchito restaurant for a hearty Tex-Mex breakfast - and to put the candidates on the grill.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
The items that once jammed the aisles and rose to the rafters inside The Georgian Village antique shop on the northeast corner of 45th and Bell streets are gone.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Nixon-Clark likely fired one round that was collected from a stairwell inside the house before the gun jammed, according to prosecutors.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Less than a minute later, Beauvillier jammed the puck past Islanders goalie David Rittich to the short side.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
San Diego police estimated that 48,000 automobiles jammed city streets as a crowd of over 60,000 people — the largest in the city’s history — jammed the parade route from Dutch Flats to City Stadium.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
But beyond the architectural artifacts and artwork, the duplex is jammed with eclectic objects, from statuary and ceramics from around the world to boomerangs, cigar molds, and shoe forms.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has publicly floated the idea of helping Iranians get online, even suggesting outreach to Elon Musk, whose Starlink service has been partially jammed by Iranian authorities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Iran has reportedly jammed Musk’s Starlink during the latest protests.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed
Adjective
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Democrats have remained stuck in their funk for an unusually long stretch.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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There's nothing worse than standing and feeling stuck in life on the river anywhere.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2010, police discovered a body in the wine cellar, crammed into a hole.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The result is a stellar remnant with a mass between one and two times the mass of the sun, filled with neutron-rich matter crammed into a width of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Republicans in the Senate tried to pass a short-term funding extension on Thursday to allow time for negotiations to play out, but Democrats blocked that measure before lawmakers in both chambers left the Capitol for the recess.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Reinhardt blocked the numbers and pursued Money Management International's help.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The reception was packed with a who's who and just as the doors opened, the crowd divided like the Red Sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, there is no shortage of getaway ideas that range from lowkey and affordable to bustling and packed full of bookings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Starmer himself has pushed back against calls for his own resignation over Mandelson’s appointment.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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That late charge pushed LAFC to 60 points, which proved enough to claim the final spot among MLS teams participating in the latest version of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Late in the year, Kuhr pivoted the unit to a blitz-happy approach that relied heavily on scheme pressure and tight coverage from their defensive backs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Always use a clean cloth designated for your delicate dishes and look for glass or waffle-weave cloths that have a tighter weave and less lint.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But midway through the first, Nayeli Thayer (two assists) found Cataruzolo for a shot at the right post and a 2-0 lead on the rebound after Metzler stuffed the first bid.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Found a loaf of bread stuffed with pills.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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