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as in snarls
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 pickles
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 blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in loads
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 jams
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Carr recalled Yamamoto getting into similar jams in Japan, and making pitches to get out of them.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
For perishable treats, visit Suculenta for salsa macha and jams; and Panadería El Nanchalito, a second-generational bakery with traditional sweet breads like conchas, polvorones, and pan de manteca.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The Country Store sells a collection of fall decorating items, delicious jams, jellies and honey, farm toys and more, while concessions classics like BBQ and hamburgers plus fall favorites like pumpkin fudge and funnel cakes can be found at the Food Depot.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Opt for lower-sugar jellies and jams to complete your flavor combo.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition to twice-monthly open mics, Sweetwater gives its stage for free to the California Bluegrass Association and the Golden Gate Blues Society to host open jams one Sunday a month, paying a small fee to the session’s organizer.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The maker of Jif peanut butter and Smucker's jams and jellies is suing Trader Joe's, alleging the supermarket chain's crustless PB&J sandwiches infringe on the trademarks of its Uncrustables frozen sandwiches.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The prolific, late-night jams with various musicians floating-in-and-out of Electric Lady, combined with D’Angelo and Questlove’s intense studying of their predecessors, made the multi-year experience feel like going to school in the best way.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
After Dex takes her down, Weyland recovers her brain and jams it into a supercomputer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Advent Calendar Instead of chocolates, this advent calendar is filled with jams and honey to add some extra flavor to your favorite foodie’s holiday season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Carr recalled Yamamoto getting into similar jams in Japan, and making pitches to get out of them.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
For perishable treats, visit Suculenta for salsa macha and jams; and Panadería El Nanchalito, a second-generational bakery with traditional sweet breads like conchas, polvorones, and pan de manteca.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The Country Store sells a collection of fall decorating items, delicious jams, jellies and honey, farm toys and more, while concessions classics like BBQ and hamburgers plus fall favorites like pumpkin fudge and funnel cakes can be found at the Food Depot.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Opt for lower-sugar jellies and jams to complete your flavor combo.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition to twice-monthly open mics, Sweetwater gives its stage for free to the California Bluegrass Association and the Golden Gate Blues Society to host open jams one Sunday a month, paying a small fee to the session’s organizer.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The maker of Jif peanut butter and Smucker's jams and jellies is suing Trader Joe's, alleging the supermarket chain's crustless PB&J sandwiches infringe on the trademarks of its Uncrustables frozen sandwiches.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The prolific, late-night jams with various musicians floating-in-and-out of Electric Lady, combined with D’Angelo and Questlove’s intense studying of their predecessors, made the multi-year experience feel like going to school in the best way.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Traffic regularly jams the freeway into the city, and residents fight over efforts to build more homes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
After Dex takes her down, Weyland recovers her brain and jams it into a supercomputer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jams
Noun
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The result has been a seemingly endless run of East Washington Street roadwork and traffic snarls from Alabama Street downtown to I-465.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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There was talk of traffic snarls and strain on the power grid.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But this isn’t to say pickles themselves are inherently unhealthy.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each burger is hand-packed with crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles and just a swipe of mustard — nothing unnecessary, nothing pretentious.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because the Moon blocks the transmissions from Yutu-2 to Earth, the Chinese rover used a relay satellite to communicate with its base back home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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AIAssistWorks loads into common apps like Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel are in the cafeteria having a chat as the latter loads up on valuable potassium via a morning banana.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hazardous marine and beach conditions continue today as a cold front pushes through the area later this morning and Hurricane Melissa progresses northwards in the western Atlantic.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a state that sets the standard for music education and a region that pushes the limits of what marching bands can do, directors meticulously correct every arm angle, facial expression and the spacing between each marcher.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his nation was hoping for more of a consensus going into Tuesday’s vote given the funding predicaments and operational issues that have dogged the MSS.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Nutribullet Ultra crams a 1200-watt motor into its rather slim casing; that’s double the wattage of the Nutribullet Pro blender that’s a step down.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, the study’s methodology crams certain ideologies under one umbrella that otherwise would not fit neatly into a political classification.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Jams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jams. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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