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 These citrusy cake layers are sandwiched with rich, buttery lemon curd. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 That’s a 13-run fourth inning, sandwiched around eight zeroes. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Keeping in that spirit, small inn-like touches, including breakfast and common spaces (with a pool deck to come in 2025), make this a welcome new gathering place for the area sandwiched between the center of town’s climbing roses and some of the island’s most popular, wild beaches. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 This short set features a pop of pink and olive green, sandwiched between airy white nails. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026 While celebrating one of her first film roles — after appearing as a Fly Girl in In Living Color — Lopez was sandwiched between Wesley Snipes and an always playful Woody Harrelson at the premiere of Money Train. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The remaining 2% either don’t enjoy marshmallows or have no preference on what state the confection is in when it’s sandwiched between chocolate and graham cracker. Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape. Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026 The main instrument binnacle is fixed to the steering column and moves with it; it’s made up of two OLED displays sandwiched together, with the second one visible through circular cutouts to create dials. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandwiched
Verb
  • Thousands crammed into Wollman Rink in Central Park, others flocked to local bars and a number of venues across the area.
    Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • On a Wednesday evening in April, three hundred people crammed into the lime-green auditorium of a high school to hear representatives from across the political spectrum debate the population cap.
    Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Hart had just stuffed a breakaway attempt by Hall that would’ve extended Carolina’s lead to four.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • In December 2025, thieves in Massachusetts stole a truck stuffed with $400,000 in lobster meat bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Profits are squeezed because of the RAM crisis and Samsung has responded with price increases and weaker deals.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • As the fans beyond it jumped to their feet with their hands raised, Reynolds reached over and squeezed his glove shut around what would have been the go-ahead home run.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The country is wedged between Colombia and Peru, the world’s top cocaine producing countries.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 May 2026
  • Other Caniacs asked Tulsky about whether their ticket prices were going up, and if the ongoing construction around the arena might take over their favorite tailgate spot, wedged between NC State’s football stadium and the Hurricanes’ arena.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • To start the second inning, Aledo got consecutive hits from Dylan Duran and Kyle Poindexter, and a bunt single from Will Cayce loaded the bases.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
  • The Athletics loaded the bases with one out in the second, but Lambert struck out McNeil and Darell Hernaiz to keep it 3-0.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026

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“Sandwiched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwiched. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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