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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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as in pickle
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the heavy rain puts us in a real jam: all of the preparations are for a garden wedding
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in to fill
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 jam
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
The Station on Kings Sitting inside Lewes' old railroad station, The Station on Kings offers a pastry fix with a rotating roster of croissants and tarts, as well as savory options like house charcuterie served with brie and blueberry mint jam.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
Tucker was not in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener at Nationals Park, sidelined after jamming his right ring finger Sunday.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Marquez scattered six hits and two walks along with two strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings, but Easy Cheese got into a jam with two outs and two on in the sixth.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
The Station on Kings Sitting inside Lewes' old railroad station, The Station on Kings offers a pastry fix with a rotating roster of croissants and tarts, as well as savory options like house charcuterie served with brie and blueberry mint jam.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Verb
The violence also could help the White House turn the page from its politically damaging feud with Elon Musk over the mogul’s opposition to Trump’s sprawling budget bill that Republicans are struggling to jam through Congress.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
Tucker was not in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener at Nationals Park, sidelined after jamming his right ring finger Sunday.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
Noun
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And finally, Gi-hun is ready to talk … or sort of snarl under his breath, anyway.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Service may be rendered with a snarl instead of a smile.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Stir together mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Served with baby potatoes, bread, and mixed pickles, a fondue is the perfect way to warm up after a day on the slopes or hiking through the valley.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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These flaky hand pies stuffed with sweet-tart cherries are the perfect two-bite desserts for topping off a full Fourth of July spread.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Mensah stuffed his 6-foot-10 frame into it … for 12½ hours.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
Verb
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In April, the Trump administration implemented new regulations that blocked sales of Nvidia’s H20 AI chip, which had been designed to comply with earlier restrictions.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Cuomo's political comeback may be blocked by young progressive Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stands at the precipice of a remarkable political comeback — but a second-term Assembly member may be in his way.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Send three thoughtful messages daily and watch your pipeline fill with warm leads.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The home created for the program was filled with a gym, healthful food and other healthful amenities.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Video footage from the incident showed Padilla pushed to the ground and handcuffed outside the door while attempting to speak to Noem during the conference.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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On the banks of the Patuxent River in rural Maryland, a former summer haven for Black residents is pushing to preserve its history and revitalize the town.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
Noun
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This poses a dilemma since water that is applied rolls down the sides of the container without soaking the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Thus far, India has escaped this dilemma because successive U.S. presidential administrations have deliberately overlooked these dalliances.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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