jams 1 of 2

plural of jam

jams

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jam
1
as in stuffs
to fit (people or things) into a tight space jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper

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as in pushes
to force one's way several more people jammed into the bus even though there was hardly room to stand

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jams
Noun
Inside you’ll find fruit jams and pastes from tangy pineapple and strawberry to pumpkin, fig or even custard. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025 No hot water baths or pressure canning, the technique uses modern day refrigerators and freezers to store small batches of homemade jams, condiments and spreads, plus chutneys, pickles, relishes and ketchups. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 Puth and the band stretched out nearly every song with jams, breakdowns, and solos, with the star occasionally scatting along with his harmonically adventurous keyboard excursions. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025 Michael King got out of the first two jams his lack of command helped create and was rescued by Adrian Morejón the third time. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025 This includes liquids and liquidy things, such as any drink, yogurt, syrup, soup, jams and jellies, condiments, or anything jarred in oil, as well as spreadables like nut butters, pâté, creamy cheeses, frosting, and dips and spreads such as hummus. Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025 The fruits have a unique, sweet, melon- or berry-like taste and can be enjoyed raw and cooked as juices, purees, and jams. Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025 As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025 That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
  • 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
  • There was talk of traffic snarls and strain on the power grid.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Once they've been opened, a jar of pickles is good for about six months.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Be ready to eat a lot of pickles or give them out to grateful family and friends.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Deep below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock falls and blocks their route back to the surface.
    Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The material withstands compressive loads more than 10 times its weight.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Ensure your site loads quickly and works across devices.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But Democrat Murphy says the more Vought pushes the legal envelope, the more Democrats should fight back.
    Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Ferryman crams the Warren home with upright coffins filled with his former victims.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025

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