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as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look
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as in halt
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
efforts to break the logjam in the talks between union and management
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Recent Examples of logjam
With or without Kuminga, one or the other of Risacher and Kispert would seem likely to be traded to clear the logjam.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Since the wide receiver logjam and the left tackle situation were addressed above, let’s go with the starting center competition.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The logjams created by shoppers who crowd sample stations four and five people deep is next-level rage bait in online Costco forums.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, the team is stuck with a predictable logjam in the outfield, and in the lineup.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Since the wide receiver logjam and the left tackle situation were addressed above, let’s go with the starting center competition.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The logjams created by shoppers who crowd sample stations four and five people deep is next-level rage bait in online Costco forums.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Now, the team is stuck with a predictable logjam in the outfield, and in the lineup.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjam
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The goal, according to Western analysts, was to listen in on or potentially jam signals relayed through these satellites, some of which route secure communications for US and NATO military forces.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Wilson fanned the last batter to get out of the jam and finish with at least one strikeout in every inning.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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The closing scene, from Cleveland’s perspective, was pain, the sting of a blown 3-1 series lead and the screeching halt of an improbable, magical journey.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Eventually, the whole charge pump will grind to a halt, leaving no current flow.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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One goal of the project is to ease congestion.—
Eva Flowe
May 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Meth has traditionally been made from ephedrine and pseudoephedrine — substances that can be found in over-the-counter cold medications that address nasal congestion and runny noses, said Terry Church, director of the Institute for Addiction Sciences Education Committee at USC.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The jury had indicated a deadlock Friday morning, but the judge directed them to continue deliberating.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Kennedy's resolution comes after federal workers faced a historic 43-day government shutdown late last year caused by a deadlock between parties over Affordable Care Act subsidies.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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But success in scientific discovery created its own bottleneck.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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On the positive side, the residential model reduces land and infrastructure requirements that are becoming serious bottlenecks, distributes compute closer to end users, and creates a natural incentive for homeowners through energy savings, said Tammabattula.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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That increases polarization and can lead to gridlock in Congress, according to experts.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The people’s champ might wind up being UFC CEO Dana White, whose letter to the White House, first reported by the Closing Line, could help relieve Congressional gridlock regarding the deduction limit.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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The latest impasse leaves the ceasefire between the two sides in an increasingly uncertain place as the global economy gets hit by the war’s impact on trade.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns, aiming to encourage faster resolution of federal budget impasses after record-breaking closures.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjam. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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