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as in packed
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
a film jam-packed with spectacular action sequences
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the jam-packed placement of the chicken pieces in the frying pan prevented them from browning properly
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as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
we jam-packed the box with goodies for our sick friend
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
Adjective
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How does a star with a packed schedule keep her look secure?—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025 -
Woodinville’s close quarters are good for more than a packed wine-tasting itinerary.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So, what makes his coaching stand out in a crowded field of mentors and consultants?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Walker-Yeager, who passed a crowded August primary in two separate races, wants spots on the boards governing the Unified Government and the BPU.—
Sofi Zeman
August 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the Johnnies have not filled the voids left by point guards Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith, who were seniors last season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Open star clusters typically reside in the dense spiral arms of the Milky Way, where the gravity of passing stars can tug at their outermost members, pulling them apart over the course of millions of years.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trevor Story’s ground out with the bases loaded pushed across the winning run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Houck loaded the bases with one out in the first Wednesday but only allowed one run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This one even comes with a synthetic cork cap that creates a tight seal and can be washed and reused along with the bottle.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many girls bring rush bags from house to house full of the essentials — mints, bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray, oil blotting sheets, perfume, fans, portable phone chargers, Advil, floss and deodorant.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian officials rejected this position, stating that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and that only the Russian president has the authority to order a full military withdrawal.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The sturdy handle and thicker walls echo the utility these beers were brewed for—robust, satisfying, and meant to be lingered over.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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One is a Dutch oven, a heavy pot with thick walls and a tight-fitting lid, typically cast iron and traditionally used for stews, soups and bread.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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