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
  • Instead of squeezing time together into a large family gathering, Marilyn and a small group of relatives are staying in London through Tuesday.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The clinic adds that squeezing the lower legs helps veins return blood to the heart, and the therapy can be used on its own or alongside other treatments a healthcare provider recommends.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 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
  • But teachable moments for everyone, including the coaching staff, are loading.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Early deployments are not focused on robots that can perform household tasks such as loading a dishwasher or climbing stairs.
    — Artem Sokolov, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Electronic warfare systems commonly work by jamming or spoofing the radio links used to control unmanned aircraft.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In other words…the exact group of people who might still be jamming to Macklemore.
    — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Sandwiching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwiching. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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