sandwiched

past tense of sandwich
as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

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Recent Examples of sandwiched To build the device, the researchers sandwiched the TCPP-HOF layer between two conductive MXene electrodes. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 In the first quarter, Pickles had scoring runs of 6 and 22 yards sandwiched between Jyarius Carter's 32-yard pick-6 of Gabarri Johnson for a 21-0 lead. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 His firm is redeveloping Rainbow Village, an aging public housing development sandwiched between Overtown and Wynwood, with workforce, affordable and market-rate apartments. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The new Saetta 128 is sandwiched between three other models, measuring more than the Saetta 106 and 120 but less than the flagship 140. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 To find the proof for zeta(3), Apéry sandwiched the function between two infinite series that converged at just the right speed to ensure zeta(3) must be irrational. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 Maxim De Cuyper’s throw is aimed at Diego Gomez, who is sandwiched between three defenders but still manages to win the first contact ahead of Josh Acheampong. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 He was sandwiched between two Lions defenders while trying to make a catch, then stayed on the turf for several moments before walking to the sideline with trainers. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026 The stock basically went nowhere from 2016 through 2023, closing 2016 at $39 and 2023 at $52, with a 51% drawdown in 2022 sandwiched in between. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandwiched
Verb
  • While today’s cinema listings are crammed with sequels and remakes, with the watching experience couched in discourse and then discourse about the discourse, the best ’90s films were for the most part true originals.
    — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This 1478 piece set is essentially two dioramas crammed into a single display piece.
    — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • After the Longhorns stuffed Jadan Baugh for a 2-yard loss plays later, Jones sold a fake, rolled out and connected with tight end Lacota Dippre for a 7-yard score.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Miami stopped on fourth down again Canes stuffed on fourth down for a second consecutive drive.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Yet profits have still been squeezed as jet fuel prices surged roughly 90% since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in February, forcing several major carriers to cut earnings forecasts.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, free cash flow at another budget carrier, JetBlue Airways, remains severely squeezed by elevated jet fuel prices.
    — , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • She was sprawled out on a ladder that was wedged between the ring apron and the announce table.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • That it is wedged into a modern, and very sassy-looking bike with great brakes and suspension should be celebrated.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The process sends digital instructions between devices; the odor itself comes from supplies already loaded into the wearable.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Down two, the Rays loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but Liam Hicks grounded into what initially was ruled a game-ending double play.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Sandwiched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwiched. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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