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as in snarl
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement thousands of cars trying to leave the stadium's parking lot at the same time are sure to create a jam

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verb

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Recent Examples of jam
Noun
Well, that was the thing about the Wednesday-night jams. Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025 But Montero got out of the jam unscathed by striking out Caballero, fielding a bunt and tossing to Murphy for a force and then inducing an inning-ending groundout. David O'Brien, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
On a Sunday conference call, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) sought to assure House Republicans they wouldn’t get jammed by the Senate numbers, according to a source on the call. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025 Additional reports revealed that Russia had jammed GPS signals in four European countries: France, the Netherlands, Sweden and Luxembourg. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
Noun
  • Severe storms along the southeast coast Monday have also caused snarls for travelers, with over 6,300 flights within, into, or out of the US delayed Monday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The animals’ golden-brown fur is matted with blood, their muzzles locked in an eternal snarl.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The deal on the burgers – each comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Smash Sauce, and ketchup on a toasted bun – is good in stores, online and through the Smashburger app.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • According to our readers, classics like the Chicken Sandwich Meal (extra pickles, please) and seasonal treats like the Peach Milkshake are always worth stopping for.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Chances are it would be stuffed into a 1970s-era Chevelle or a slick '69 Camaro.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Ramos says to stuff plastic bags into empty spaces in boxes to prevent things from shifting.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The city also hands out Narcan, which reverses an opioid overdose by blocking the effects of the opiate on the brain and by restoring breathing.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Mangione's attorneys have sought to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • His path has been long, filled with moments of uncertainty and sacrifice.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
  • After defrosting them in the microwave or in the fridge overnight, they can be torn apart by hand to become noodles or left whole to fill, roll up, and fry.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And after a Herro turnover, Sam Merrill hit a three to push Cleveland’s lead back to double figures, at 102-90, with 6:29 left.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Recent results have seen Newcastle United, Manchester City and Chelsea climb above them, pushing Nuno’s side, who are not in action again until a Monday night visit to Tottenham Hotspur, down to sixth, only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The deep-sea mining dilemma Deep-sea mining isn’t a new idea.
    Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
  • George Cunningham, senior vice president of public safety with Goldenvoice, explained the dilemma — and the steps being taken to address it — while speaking to the La Quinta City Council Tuesday.
    Tom Coulter, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The question of whether a modern Phantom can squeeze through the driveway gates remains to be seen.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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