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as in snarl
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
thousands of cars trying to leave the stadium's parking lot at the same time are sure to create a jam
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as in pickle
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the heavy rain puts us in a real jam: all of the preparations are for a garden wedding
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
the inn will jam a guest's picnic basket with an array of tempting foods
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Recent Examples of jam
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
The event will showcase singing groups, holiday photo stations, a gourmet hot chocolate bar, activities for kids and vendors with specialty holiday gifts for sale including custom clothing and jewelry, gift sets, soaps and balms, jams and jellies, Christmas ornaments, toys and more.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 Dec. 2024
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Harrowing surveillance footage shows the man shoot Thompson in the back, then fire three more times, at one point pausing to coolly clear a jam in his pistol, before continuing to fire.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
The event will showcase singing groups, holiday photo stations, a gourmet hot chocolate bar, activities for kids and vendors with specialty holiday gifts for sale including custom clothing and jewelry, gift sets, soaps and balms, jams and jellies, Christmas ornaments, toys and more.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
Weather warnings and watches around the US National weather radar
Travel records are also in forecast
Anything that jams up flights would be coming at a historically bad time.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
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Michigan, New York and other parts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions, leading to dangerous traffic snarls in some areas since Friday.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Now, with several states already in the process of sending and receiving mail-in ballots, voters might look at the supply chain snarls and immediate price spikes as one more reason not to vote to keep the status quo.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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Highly acidic foods like pickles and tomatoes will react with the can after an extended period of time, causing both taste and texture changes so pay particularly close attention to expiration dates on these items.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Choose from a variety of shapes, including the cherished German-American tradition of the pickle ornament.Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jake's Famous Crawfish Instead of stockings full of trinkets, Jake's is stuffing petrale sole with crab meat on Christmas Eve and the day itself.Kale Williams, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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The classic cheesesteak here is stuffed to the max inside a soft yet sturdy roll, topped with cheese whiz and onions.Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The defense team also argued Penny's chokehold alone could not have caused Neely's death, and that Neely suffered an extreme sickle cell crisis on the train floor, blocking the flow of oxygen.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Following criticism from the public, the attorney general stepped in to block the sale through the Dauphin County Orphans’ Court, which resolves legal issues related to charitable trusts, and 10 of the trust’s 17 board members departed.Rohan Goswami,Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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These rallies, filled with chants, music and group dances, are so far going peacefully.Ian Pannell, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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So please, please, please grab your espresso and cookies because Ms. Carpenter is serving a short-and-sweet holiday special filled with beautiful gowns, showstopping performances, cheeky innuendos and cameos from stars like Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, Quinta Brunson and many more.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lock then made two starts before the heel and elbow injuries pushed DeVito back into the starting role.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Agency officials pushed tech firms to make security features free and automatic and to pay closer attention to the quality of their code.Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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With the consumer behavior of Millennials and Gen-Z—combined with the rising ethnic population and increasing buying power of Boomers—iconic brands, as well as emerging brands, face a dilemma around who to focus on, how to position themselves and where to invest for the best return on investment.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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These black eyes on California are critical dilemmas.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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