sandwich

Definition of sandwichnext
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 What’s fascinating is that these two movies are sandwiched in between some of his weirdest and most ambitious work. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 June 2026 Her intense workdays were sandwiched between long commutes to New York City from New Jersey, leaving little time for family outside her office life. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 June 2026 Elsewhere, a trip to Newcastle on October 17 will sandwich two Champions League matches which will once more test the durability and consistency Villa have continued to demonstrate under Emery. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2026 The 34-year-old Ray recovered to get a pair of strikeouts sandwiched around a weak fly ball to left to end the threat, then left after Olson’s late single in what was one of his best outings of the season. Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandwich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandwich
Verb
  • The heat stole into her mouth, stuffing her like cotton.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
  • Alston battered Vitels over the back of her head at least five times with a pan, ultimately stuffing her lifeless body into a duffel bag and into a closet, the court heard Friday.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The social calendar is crammed.
    Mark Seliger, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • The growing interest in quietcations reflects a broader realization that well-being isn't restored by cramming more experiences into a vacation.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 in its final group-play match to squeeze into the knockout stages for just the second time, advancing as a third-place team.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • There was Paris squeezed between meetings on a fleeting work trip.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • With her fingers, Guadalupe Espinoza lightly traced the lettering engraved on a slanted monument wedged alongside the courtyard at the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • The fire department shared photos of the rescue, including shots of a cat wedged in a tight spot under the car's hood and a rescuer petting the feline after it was freed.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Such drones can’t be jammed and have to be shot down one by one.
    Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 27 June 2026
  • Dave, alongside current band members Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin and Buddy Strong, jammed for 2 1/2 hours, creating a performance that’s unique to and for the fans in attendance.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • After loading the bases, the Rays were able to manufacture their offense against Royals starter Noah Cameron.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Tamales are loaded with bean, chile and cheese.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Volunteers with Georgia's Own Credit Union spent Tuesday packing 500 meal kits as part of MUST Ministries' Summer Lunch program.
    Joshua Cole, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

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“Sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwich. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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