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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
After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
This trade improves New Jersey’s cap situation and right-shot defense logjam, while also arming the Devils with extra draft picks that can be used to trade for a top-six winger for Jack Hughes to play with.
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Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
In dealing Joey Bart to the Braves, the Pirates help clear the ongoing logjam at the catcher position with Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez each seeing time behind the plate for Pittsburgh.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The groups say this logjam jeopardizes $47 billion in investments and thousands of jobs in 21 states.
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Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
This trade improves New Jersey’s cap situation and right-shot defense logjam, while also arming the Devils with extra draft picks that can be used to trade for a top-six winger for Jack Hughes to play with.
—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
In dealing Joey Bart to the Braves, the Pirates help clear the ongoing logjam at the catcher position with Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez each seeing time behind the plate for Pittsburgh.
—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The groups say this logjam jeopardizes $47 billion in investments and thousands of jobs in 21 states.
—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjam
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Crawford also doubled to lead off the sixth, but Chandler worked his way out of that jam, striking out both Turner and Kyle Schwarber, then retiring Harper on a soft grounder to second.
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Others may step in when a package jams, a label fails to scan or a pallet needs human attention.
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity.
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Representatives with the Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department met with residents in April to get input and review multiple solutions to the corridor’s congestion problem.
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Balogun’s fancy footwork broke a scoreless deadlock 45 minutes into the action, booting a left-footed shot through the goalie’s outstretched legs.
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And finally, in the 71st minute, the Netherlands has broken the scoreless deadlock after a wild run that ended with Cody Gakpo's score.
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Although regulatory barriers and equipment bottlenecks were also identified as headwinds, neither of them was bad enough to cancel ongoing or proposed projects.
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One with access to that operational knowledge can prioritize inventory, anticipate bottlenecks and adapt as conditions change.
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Despite fears of World Cup gridlock and mass transit meltdowns, traffic is moving faster than usual on NYC streets on match days and mass transit options appear to be delivering fans to and from the games without major hiccups.
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After years of political gridlock and a recent gubernatorial veto, a budget compromise now paves the way for regulated adult-use sales starting July 1, 2027.
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The conflicts, including a marathon 15-day impasse with Disney, stemmed from YouTube TV‘s steady growth into a dominant pay-TV operator just nine years after its debut.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is meeting with the president today amid the legislative impasse.
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjam. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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