1
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in filling
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jamming
The kids are sure to love the life-size puppets and jamming tunes.
—
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
Adding Starlink allows Moscow to bypass Ukraine’s electronic defenses that disable drones by jamming GPS and radio signals.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Now everybody that goes to high school is bringing their guitars, jamming out at lunch.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
With the surprise amendment vote on Thursday, lawmakers in the House are effectively jamming the Senate by including the repeal of the controversial provision in a spending package that the House is expected to pass and send over to the upper chamber.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2024, before interceptors were available at scale, unofficial figures suggested that 10% of Shaheds were brought down by jamming, 55% by the mobile defence groups and 35% by missiles.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Analysts and activists also say the authorities have been jamming Starlink's signals, with mixed success.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
These would have involved aircraft for jamming operations, some surveillance, fighter jets to strike targets, and some to provide an escort for the helicopters bringing in a special forces unit and members of the FBI.
—R. Evan Ellis, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
Adding Starlink allows Moscow to bypass Ukraine’s electronic defenses that disable drones by jamming GPS and radio signals.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Now everybody that goes to high school is bringing their guitars, jamming out at lunch.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
With the surprise amendment vote on Thursday, lawmakers in the House are effectively jamming the Senate by including the repeal of the controversial provision in a spending package that the House is expected to pass and send over to the upper chamber.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2024, before interceptors were available at scale, unofficial figures suggested that 10% of Shaheds were brought down by jamming, 55% by the mobile defence groups and 35% by missiles.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Analysts and activists also say the authorities have been jamming Starlink's signals, with mixed success.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
These would have involved aircraft for jamming operations, some surveillance, fighter jets to strike targets, and some to provide an escort for the helicopters bringing in a special forces unit and members of the FBI.
—R. Evan Ellis, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jamming
Verb
-
With the current contact period, during which coaches can visit recruits, ending Saturday and the following period not starting until mid-April, his team was busy booking charter flights and cramming seven days' worth of visits into four or five days.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
For those who are able to board, cramming us together is unsafe, not to mention uncomfortable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Thousands of protesters met in front of City Hall in the afternoon, before many marched to the federal detention center, where a mob of violent agitators swarmed the area, pushing a large construction dumpster and blocking the entrance to the building's loading dock.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Much of the group later dispersed after they were threatened with arrest by local law enforcement for blocking the road.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Étouffée, made from the house Cajun seasoning blend simmered into a rich, dark sauce and served over white rice with a choice of shrimp or crawfish and a dinner salad, is filling without needing to be rushed.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Overseeing the task of filling those pages is Sarah Conway, 39, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist who joined the Reader as the new editor-in-chief in January.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
In early 2026, the car brands leading in advanced AI are primarily split between those pushing the boundaries of full autonomous driving like Tesla, and those integrating sophisticated, safe and intuitive AI into the user experience like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Lawmakers were pushing a measure, similar to those enacted in Australia and Canada, that would have forced tech giants to pay online publishers for the ransacking, er, use, of their journalistic content.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The solar sector has been grappling with a prolonged price slump and oversupply, squeezing margins even as leading producers continue to add capacity.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
-
For generations, Americans who wanted orange juice without the work of squeezing fresh fruit cracked open a can and watched a cylinder of frozen juice go ker-plunk into a pitcher.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The Justice Department felt otherwise, accusing him of federal civil rights crimes for obstructing access to a house of worship.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
-
City Councilmember Mitchell Englander resigned his post and was later imprisoned in 2021, convicted of obstructing an FBI investigation into his acceptance of lavish gifts in Las Vegas from a businessman who sought favors from him.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Carolinas could see blizzard conditions stemming from the bomb cyclone, a term Oravec used to described an intense, rapidly strengthening storm system off the Southeast coast packing strong winds.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Breeze and former UConn star Paige Bueckers — the 2021 AP Player of the Year — are just two of the players responsible for packing the place on Friday night.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Adding 1/2 cup to your washer drum before loading in dirty laundry will help boost the cleaning properties of your detergent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
-
Caron added that the crew member involved was reportedly assisting ground staff by loading items as an extra set of hands and may have been left unaccounted for when the doors closed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jamming. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
