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as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
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as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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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
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Recent Examples of jamming
This is much more efficient and powerful than GaAs, which translates to longer detection range, better jamming resistance, and lower power consumption.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
After sharing some genuine musical chemistry onstage, Rick spends the night getting drunk and jamming with Danny in his hotel room.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
There’s a video of López at about 14, jamming along with Fuerza at a sushi spot.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
If our fates were inscribed in our genetics, why would anyone bother to maintain a skin-care routine, much less go to the trouble of jamming his tongue against the top of his mouth or whacking himself with a hammer?
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
As the clerics were preparing to take their first vote inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which was fitted with jamming equipment to prevent outside communications, security officials picked up the signal of an active mobile connection.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The aid organization notes that 100% of jamming systems components and 67% of individual first aid kid component costs come from Ukranian manufacturers, in order to build up Ukraine’s domestic production capacity and reduce its reliance on foreign hardware donations.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Stealth fighter jets, such as the F-35, would take off first alongside EA-18G Growlers, which conduct electronic warfare, including jamming radar systems.
—Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Suspects are allegedly jamming the signal, making your camera useless.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
After sharing some genuine musical chemistry onstage, Rick spends the night getting drunk and jamming with Danny in his hotel room.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
There’s a video of López at about 14, jamming along with Fuerza at a sushi spot.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
If our fates were inscribed in our genetics, why would anyone bother to maintain a skin-care routine, much less go to the trouble of jamming his tongue against the top of his mouth or whacking himself with a hammer?
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
As the clerics were preparing to take their first vote inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which was fitted with jamming equipment to prevent outside communications, security officials picked up the signal of an active mobile connection.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The aid organization notes that 100% of jamming systems components and 67% of individual first aid kid component costs come from Ukranian manufacturers, in order to build up Ukraine’s domestic production capacity and reduce its reliance on foreign hardware donations.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Stealth fighter jets, such as the F-35, would take off first alongside EA-18G Growlers, which conduct electronic warfare, including jamming radar systems.
—Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Suspects are allegedly jamming the signal, making your camera useless.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jamming
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Buchanan, unaware of the extent of Mayne’s star power, picked up the roughly 6-foot-4 Pritzker Prize-winner from the airport, cramming him into her Nissan Sentra.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cars registered to the UAE were not being allowed over the border, which led to Heliövaara moving his two children’s car seats as the desert sun beat down, as well as the five people plus six bags eventually cramming into one car.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military later posted a second message in Farsi, noting the head of Iran's judiciary was at the rally and criticizing Iran for blocking many from seeing their warning, as authorities in Iran have almost completely shut down internet access.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ili New York Mini Crossbody Bag This fashion-forward option is made from genuine leather with RFID-blocking pockets.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even as the Hudson Theatre was still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise (and much theater after that) was bobbing and flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even as the Hudson Theatre is still filling up, the star of the Harry Potter movie franchise, and much theater subsequent to that, is already flitting from row to row, exuding equal parts friendliness and determination of purpose.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento will see temperatures pushing toward 90 by midweek.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tensions in the Middle East are pushing the United Kingdom to consider new military technology to protect global energy supplies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The lady beetles emerging in spring actually entered your home in the fall, squeezing through small cracks to overwinter inside walls, attics, and other sheltered spaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Equipped with a deep high-rise waistband featuring internal power mesh, Icebreaker has engineered these leggings to provide a bit of extra compression without over-squeezing.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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In addition to murder, cops charged Simboo with obstructing government administration and concealment of a human corpse.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Shields pleaded guilty to seven charges, including felony counts of obstructing justice and theft by deception.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her mother did the same—packing sack lunches for daylong jaunts through the maritime oak forest—even into her nineties.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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People living at the building at 11930 NE 19th Drive began packing their belongings on Wednesday after the city posted notices on their doors.—
Nikiya Carrero,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fox is loading up its reboot of the famous lifeguard action drama with social media stars.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Around 24 hours after his birth, William and Kate debuted George on the famous steps of the Lindo Wing, loading him up in their waiting Range Rover to take their boy home.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Jamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jamming. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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