sandwich

as in to stuff
to fit (people or things) into a tight space sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

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Recent Examples of sandwich Both sides will also be checking the results of the match between Dortmund and Ulsan upon completion, as Dortmund is sandwiched right in the middle of the two in the standings, with only two spots up for grabs amongst the three of them. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 The lounge area is sandwiched between a backlit bar and a dual-sided fireplace shared with the dining room. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2025 Meanwhile in Maryland, Ruse combines both Calabrian chili and bergamot on scallops, and in California, Street Social whips the citrus into ice cream sandwiched between black sesame pizzelle. Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Her wheelchair is sandwiched between two aisle seats and tears stream down her face. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sandwich
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  • These flaky hand pies stuffed with sweet-tart cherries are the perfect two-bite desserts for topping off a full Fourth of July spread.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Mensah stuffed his 6-foot-10 frame into it … for 12½ hours.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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  • Leavenworth-a-Lago: Now that those once-secret documents have been removed from bathrooms and closets, the private club should have a little extra space in which to cram undocumented migrants, who could also be pulled into service as caddies.
    Bob Morris, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
  • When the novel begins, Alba, Stanley, and Drew, the remaining crew of the Audition, are trapped throughout the ship—one crammed into a hallway, another wedged between the floor and ceiling of a basketball court.
    Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
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  • Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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  • Angel Reese wedged herself in the paint, peeking at the rim while warding off one, two and sometimes three Valkyries on Friday night at Chase Center.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
  • The building was ripped open on one end, all the furniture was smashed up against the other end and a black pickup truck was wedged against one of the walls.
    Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
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  • Fans of the pair were seen jamming out to their performance.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • In a public shelter in Jaffa, Shai Steinhaus described how people from all backgrounds began jamming together on instruments.
    Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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  • The bases were loaded in the bottom of the inning with one out, and the Huskies were up to bat.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Using Bellinger there allowed Boone to load up the lineup with left-handed bats against Mets right-hander Frankie Montas.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
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  • Choose a generously sized picnic blanket with a waterproof backing—ideally one that’s soft, stylish and easy to pack.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • In the early days of the war, the United States and its G-7 allies crafted sanctions and export controls that were thought to pack a powerful punch but in fact had so many mitigations built in that they were robbed of their full impact.
    Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025

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“Sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwich. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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