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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
Riders will be fully immersed in the story as an audio-animatronic of Scooter attempts to convince the band to stop jamming and leave to make their concert on time.
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Their capabilities include jamming pods that can intercept, process and jam enemy radio frequency signals; electronic countermeasure technology to prevent jamming by others; advanced radar; and air-to-air missiles.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Importantly, the turret appears to be effective against Russian fiber-optic drones, which are immune to jamming.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But that won’t stop broader momentum toward harnessing Starlink’s satellite constellation as a navigation alternative—especially when GPS jamming and spoofing have become more widespread.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Two minutes later, the guitars have their own moment, jamming for more than a minute with Lewis’ vocals coming in only at the end.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 4 May 2026
Darnell Nurse was committed almost entirely to jamming Gauthier’s shooting lane from the right circle.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Throughout the weekend, some fans have shared videos showing audience members turning their screenings into full-on dance parties, jamming along to Jackson's classic songs in the theater.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Their capabilities include jamming pods that can intercept, process and jam enemy radio frequency signals; electronic countermeasure technology to prevent jamming by others; advanced radar; and air-to-air missiles.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Importantly, the turret appears to be effective against Russian fiber-optic drones, which are immune to jamming.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But that won’t stop broader momentum toward harnessing Starlink’s satellite constellation as a navigation alternative—especially when GPS jamming and spoofing have become more widespread.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Two minutes later, the guitars have their own moment, jamming for more than a minute with Lewis’ vocals coming in only at the end.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 4 May 2026
Darnell Nurse was committed almost entirely to jamming Gauthier’s shooting lane from the right circle.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Throughout the weekend, some fans have shared videos showing audience members turning their screenings into full-on dance parties, jamming along to Jackson's classic songs in the theater.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jamming
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Clark agreed with Reinhart’s observations, but warned that the four-day workweek wasn’t so much as cramming a 40-hour week into four days as a genuine reduction to 32 hours, one that respected an employee’s life outside of work.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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But the line is shifting towards the Mediterranean Sea, cramming Gaza’s population into a shrinking strip of land.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Teräväinen, 31, was inches from blocking the airborne puck that Connor McDavid passed to Nathan MacKinnon for the winning goal that sent Canada past Finland and into the gold-medal game.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Skywatchers across parts of the Pacific will see the moon pass in front of the bright star Regulus on May 23, temporarily blocking its light in a celestial event known as a lunar occultation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
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Recent research by ManpowerGroup underscores the scale of this constraint, with 72% of employers globally reporting difficulty filling roles as demand for AI capabilities outpaces supply.—
Tom Hood,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Even in smaller portions, the dishes were filling.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Rough seas and hazardous underwater conditions repeatedly delayed search efforts as crews mapped and marked the cave entrance before pushing deeper inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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That’s why Stuart expects the energy crisis will get worse this spring and summer, pushing gas to $5 a gallon as soon as this month.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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While progressive Democrats are pushing to tax billionaires and close corporate loopholes, Republicans are warning that squeezing job creators will severely damage Illinois’ economy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Higher fuel costs are leading to inflation and squeezing household budgets, while industries from manufacturing to transport are facing rising operating costs and supply disruptions.—
Julhas Alam,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Yshay Fuller, 33, faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, obstructing justice and neglect by a legal guardian, court records show.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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He also was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor resisting or obstructing a peace officer after trying to flee the scene, according to CHP Stockton office spokesperson Officer Itzel Aguilar.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Further, according to a TSA spokesperson, packing food that looks suspicious on X-ray, like powders or dense snacks, often gets your bag flagged.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Picnic dinners are allowed and encouraged, so packing and bringing your own food could be another way to save money at the event.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The Bruins followed it up by loading the bases with no outs in the fifth for right fielder Megan Grant.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Then the human welder has to finish the areas where the robot can’t reach, then pull it out and start loading new parts.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Jamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jamming. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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