sandwiching

Definition of sandwichingnext
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 Their early departure, however, has raised questions of NASA's ability to handle the logistics of sandwiching the Crew-11 return and Crew-12's launch around what is arguably NASA's biggest mission in over 50 years. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Povec has successfully miniaturized this automotive tech, sandwiching it into a sleek frame. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026 Harbaugh and Stanford defeated Carroll and the Trojans in Pac-12 games in 2007 and 2009, sandwiching a loss in 2008. Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 Generations of people have made this gooey treat around the campfire, toasting marshmallows to perfection (or burnt, as some prefer), adding chocolate and sandwiching them between graham crackers. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025 Venables’ time in Norman has been a rollercoaster, sandwiching a 10-win season between a pair of 6-7 campaigns. Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025 Nottingham Forest host Brentford and West Ham, sandwiching a trip to Crystal Palace, who could well be fatigued given their European commitments. Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandwiching
Verb
  • More people and new developments are cramming into Florida’s last-remaining greenspace, Lindsey O’Donnell said.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Tens of thousands of residents are living with relatives, cramming into rental apartments or living in public buildings.
    Aref Tufaha, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The Bagail 6-piece Compression Packing Cube Set is just $19 and a game-changer for squeezing extra outfits into a carry-on.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • To check for ripeness, start by squeezing the fruit—ripe mangos should give slightly under pressure without feeling overly soft or mushy.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • According to surveillance video, the large bear has been wedging itself in and out of a small crawlspace beneath homeowner Ken Johnson’s house since late November.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Eggers' stunning visuals and meticulous pace draw viewers into their increasingly desperate mania, gradually wedging open the door between rational interpretation and supernatural inescapability.
    Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The container is insulated and protected from weather and palletized for easy transport using a forklift for loading onto vehicles or aircraft.
    Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
  • There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • These would have involved aircraft for jamming operations, some surveillance, fighter jets to strike targets, and some to provide an escort for the helicopters bringing in a special forces unit and members of the FBI.
    R. Evan Ellis, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Is Mine Tour presented by Black Promoters Collective will also be jamming.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025

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“Sandwiching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwiching. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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