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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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2
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
Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Quantum sensors take over when signals are jammed or denied.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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 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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Barron jammed Dike up, Ward had nowhere to go, and the quarterback ended up taking a sack.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
On an early third down, the Vikings offense mistimed a motion, and Jefferson slipped after being jammed at the beginning of his route.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The father tried to close the door but the cousin had jammed a foot in the doorway to prevent the door from closing.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
The entire thing feels like a mini season jammed into four episodes, and now Part 2 is a mini season 3, despite occurring in the same school year.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are four months left in the year, and each month is jammed packed with holidays and celebrations.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
In recent months, there have been secret meetings, last-minute legislation, and rushed proposals jammed through the process in just four days.
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
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
Adjective
Everything works well unless GPS signals are jammed, spoofed or simply unavailable because of a technical glitch.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Quantum sensors take over when signals are jammed or denied.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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 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
After firing four shots, Erickson’s weapon jammed.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Barron jammed Dike up, Ward had nowhere to go, and the quarterback ended up taking a sack.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
On an early third down, the Vikings offense mistimed a motion, and Jefferson slipped after being jammed at the beginning of his route.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The father tried to close the door but the cousin had jammed a foot in the doorway to prevent the door from closing.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
The entire thing feels like a mini season jammed into four episodes, and now Part 2 is a mini season 3, despite occurring in the same school year.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are four months left in the year, and each month is jammed packed with holidays and celebrations.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
In recent months, there have been secret meetings, last-minute legislation, and rushed proposals jammed through the process in just four days.
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
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
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
Adjective
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If that criteria is stuck to, that means favourites such as Tom Hardy, aged 47, Idris Elba at 53 and Henry Cavill, aged 42, presumably don’t match what Villeneuve, producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal, and execs at Amazon MGM Studios are leaning towards.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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This is not the first time a passenger has gotten stuck in the Ocean Loops.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The members of the two groups crammed into a series of London flats together, and all the while, Bulsara was trying to make his way into Smile.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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But considering all that energy is crammed into an incredibly tiny area, the energy densities reach conditions not seen in the universe since the earliest moments of the Big Bang.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Raptors turned the ball over on downs had a punt blocked on their next two possessions.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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The nearby handwash sink was blocked with a bucket.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This season’s update on the Burberry trench packed a punch with color and fringe.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Edamame Edamame are immature soybeans that are packed with plant protein and fiber, two nutrients shown to support healthy cholesterol.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kehoe, however, has pushed back on the argument.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Republicans said his response raises questions as to whether the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election was a result of a strategy pushed by Hillary Clinton's campaign.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Marcela closed her lips tight and gently shook her head.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The roughly five-minute sequence is shot in tight close-up on Day-Lewis, who oscillates between anger, pain and gleeful contempt.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s stuffed with tissue paper.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jerrold Pough cradled a Batman stuffed bear in his arms, pressing down on its paw to hear the recorded voice of his grandson, 3-year-old Rylo Yancy, who was killed by gunfire at a children’s birthday party in Fort Lauderdale last summer.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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