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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
By signing Bregman, the Cubs now have a logjam in their infield.
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Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2026
Think of it as a logjam of gas, and as more and more gas piles up, the density rises and the temperature increases, causing the disk to shine brilliantly.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Based on what Passan is saying, the Yankees could either lose Bellinger by that time, or have him back and be forced to start thinking about how to resolve the logjam.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2026
Think of it as a logjam of gas, and as more and more gas piles up, the density rises and the temperature increases, causing the disk to shine brilliantly.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Based on what Passan is saying, the Yankees could either lose Bellinger by that time, or have him back and be forced to start thinking about how to resolve the logjam.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjam
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This category is a log jam for the widely influential acoustic and electric R&B approach of Dijon Duenas, who’s here for his work on Justin Bieber’s immense Swag and for his exemplary solo album Baby.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Starters include Classic Deviled Eggs or Fried Pickles with buttermilk dressing, followed by entrée choices like the Shed Burger—topped with American and Swiss cheese, onion jam, lettuce, tomato and Shed Sauce—or a Chicken Sandwich with habanero honey and pickles.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Zelensky confirmed that discussions about a temporary halt in attacks on energy infrastructure took place during trilateral meetings between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials in Abu Dhabi last week.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dramatic halt may have been inevitable given how far and how fast metal prices had surged over the last year.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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And as advanced economies struggle with aging grids, slow permitting, and regulatory congestion, India is positioning itself as the scaling ground where the next wave of AI infrastructure gets built.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Traders should jump the gun a bit on risk management and use $65 as a pivot - the old congestion levels from the fall.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The deadlock essentially kills the proposal because San Diego City Council policies stipulate that three votes from the five-member panel – the Rules Committee – are needed for a proposal to move forward.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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While Cannone sent the jury back to deliberate further, the trial ultimately ended with a deadlock, leading the Norfolk County Superior Court judge to declare a mistrial on July 1.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Observe where recurring misunderstandings or bottlenecks happen in your team’s work.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Union Pacific has said the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and secure federal approval by unclogging Chicago, a notorious bottleneck.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Analysts say this gridlock makes comprehensive reforms—such as overhauling the tax code, adjusting entitlement programs, or adopting binding budget rules—politically difficult even as the math grows more unforgiving.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The disastrous response to that icy gridlock turned Atlanta into a laughingstock and transformed how leaders prepare for severe weather.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The parties appear at an impasse.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Workers could go without pay if the impasse drags on.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjam. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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