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as in jams
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 halts
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 logjams
The pilot program begins with off-peak trains so Metra can avoid logjams.
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Removing the bridge will improve the flow of water on the Kankakee and lessen the need for crews to repeatedly remove logjams there.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
To avoid the logistical logjams that had been predicted, the rollout is being staggered.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The city has also removed 50 logjams from the Rouge River, Hammoud said.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Divers planned to search Icicle Creek to reach areas where logjams had previously barred dive teams, while other investigators conducted a grid search in a quarter-mile radius around the campground, officials said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
That could help fix some of the logjams the team has.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Removing the bridge will improve the flow of water on the Kankakee and lessen the need for crews to repeatedly remove logjams there.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
To avoid the logistical logjams that had been predicted, the rollout is being staggered.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The city has also removed 50 logjams from the Rouge River, Hammoud said.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Divers planned to search Icicle Creek to reach areas where logjams had previously barred dive teams, while other investigators conducted a grid search in a quarter-mile radius around the campground, officials said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
That could help fix some of the logjams the team has.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjams
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Rosauer struck out 10 in her four innings for Yorkville (1-3), wriggling out of several jams and teaming with senior reliever Ellie Fox to strike out 16.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the pedestrianized streets and bike lanes, the familiar cacophony of drivers honking their frustration is, if anything, louder than ever — as are the grumbles from those who rely on buses now snarled in endless jams.—
Lisa Courbebaisse,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Under the modification, the General Dynamics subsidiary will aim to address supplier network bottlenecks that have delayed the delivery of the first submarine in the next-generation 12-vessel fleet of nuclear submarines.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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In response, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments are trying to ease these bottlenecks.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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While controllers may not be caught in the latest political game of chicken, proactively protecting these federal employees from paycheck lapses would prevent additional airport chaos during future funding impasses.—
Jackson Shedelbower,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The problems during the latest shutdown are renewing attention to ways to prevent airport security operations from being slowed during political impasses, including allowing more airports to outsource security screening while maintaining TSA oversight.—
John Seewer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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And when transportation snarls, that means any business that needs somebody to be somewhere at a particular time feels an immediate impact.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lengthy delays to get through security checkpoints come as more travelers are going on trips for spring break and running into snarls because of the partial government shutdown.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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Having killed Downey, Amos cuts one of his deadlocks and puts it in Axel’s little red book.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for reform of the Security Council's permanent members in his annual statement on the anniversary of the United Nations charter, arguing that the current establishment excludes key global voices and suffers from too many deadlocks.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Logjams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjams. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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