sandwiching

present participle of sandwich
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

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Recent Examples of sandwiching The mathematicians hoped to understand properties of one type of graph — a type that’s ubiquitous in mathematics and computer science but difficult to analyze — by sandwiching it, in a mathematically rigorous way, between two simpler graphs. — Paulina Rowińska, Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 The team created a lightweight metastructure by 3D-printing arrays of hollow aluminum eggshells and sandwiching them between two metal impact plates. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 The Scots, featuring All-American senior wide receiver Wesley Winn, have won two of the past three meetings against King’s Academy, sandwiching a 13-0 loss around a 55-54 overtime win in 2023 and a 28-24 victory last season. — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The second leg is at the Amex on August 27, the two legs sandwiching their opening Premier League fixture at home to Aston Villa on August 23. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Boston College’s two wins came in the first and last weeks of the season against Fordham and Syracuse, sandwiching 10 straight losses. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Since pattern sandwiching isn’t exactly for decorating wallflowers, color (and lots of it) is welcomed. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 The strategy is to buy the call option one strike below the current price and simultaneously sell the call option one strike above it, effectively sandwiching the live price between my strikes. — Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Then, a foot or so off the ground, weave string between the plants (around the front of the first plant, then the back of the second plant, and so on), ultimately sandwiching the plants between the taut string. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandwiching
Verb
  • The same push toward cramming AI into every corner is also happening on Windows 11, where Microsoft Copilot promises to be helpful.
    — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The common thread among them is many, many hours spent cramming parenting and their careers into each day.
    — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moreover, the short extension of the trade armistice only underscores its fragility; Beijing is still squeezing flows of rare earths to extract concessions from the US and coerce its allies, including Japan.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That high pressure and the burgeoning nor’easter are squeezing the air between them, increasing wind speeds along the East Coast.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Which West team has the best chance of wedging its way into the OKC-San Antonio tier?
    — The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • The Cook County medical examiner’s office found that the fatal shot pierced Rivera’s skin near her left armpit and traveled through both her lungs, wedging itself in her ribs, autopsy records show.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As Veach recalled it, that began with venturing back into the Eagles’ library with a basket and loading it up with VHS tapes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Coast Guard posted a video showing its rescue swimmers loading survivors into baskets and hoisting them onto helicopters.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Gulf oil producers, with considerable support from the US Navy, are jamming crude through the Strait of Hormuz, right under Iran’s nose.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Russia is suspected of jamming several satellite systems across Europe in the wake of its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Sandwiching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwiching. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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