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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
tour buses, jammed with eager sightseers, invariably stop at that spot
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
this jammed door just won't budge
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in packed
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 jammed
CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
The New Jersey rocker showed up the next day and jammed with Social Distortion.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
Videos circulating online showed a highway jammed with cars full of people fleeing Homs, a city with a large population belonging to Assad’s Alawite sect, seen as his core supporters.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
During the shooting the gun jammed several times but the gunman was able to unjam it and continue firing shots, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, Gothamist reported.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Prices are hiked up for tourists, the museums jammed, the vaporettos and gondolas vie for space on the canals.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In response, hundreds of people jammed the hallways of the state Capitol in Baton Rouge on Sunday to protest the move, which would threaten thousands of film jobs.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Videos of the store in other countries show aisles jammed with thousands of products that range from household goods and furniture to appliances, electronics, beauty products, toys and gardening supplies.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
Curry jammed his right index finger a week ago in last Friday’s preseason contest against the Sacramento Kings.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
And that's why so many Democratic votes were needed for so many pivotal things, because the Rules Committee was jammed up by contrarians.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
The New Jersey rocker showed up the next day and jammed with Social Distortion.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
Videos circulating online showed a highway jammed with cars full of people fleeing Homs, a city with a large population belonging to Assad’s Alawite sect, seen as his core supporters.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
During the shooting the gun jammed several times but the gunman was able to unjam it and continue firing shots, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, Gothamist reported.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Prices are hiked up for tourists, the museums jammed, the vaporettos and gondolas vie for space on the canals.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In response, hundreds of people jammed the hallways of the state Capitol in Baton Rouge on Sunday to protest the move, which would threaten thousands of film jobs.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Videos of the store in other countries show aisles jammed with thousands of products that range from household goods and furniture to appliances, electronics, beauty products, toys and gardening supplies.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
Curry jammed his right index finger a week ago in last Friday’s preseason contest against the Sacramento Kings.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed
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Police blocked off the intersection of Eighth and State streets for several hours to allow officials to investigate.—
Chris Ramirez,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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The district government blocked the temple’s construction.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to those in the industry, there is little oversight for the demolition of homes filled with dangerous building materials.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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His social media is filled with rocket ship emojis and images of him as a sort of religious icon for the church of Bitcoin.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The largely 20- and 30-something audience was quite lovely and respectful toward the band and toward other audience members, giving folks room to breathe and enjoy themselves despite the packed main floor.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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In a packed facility at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, 400 people attended Stewart’s service on Jan. 18, many from the volleyball community.—
Richard Dunn,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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The pose also stretches the piriformis muscle, a small muscle deep in the buttocks that can cause sciatic pain when tight.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The wine list will be short and tight, but those interested can see a bit longer list, while cocktails, of course, will include and Old Fashioned as well as a Wisconsin Old Fashioned.—
Susan Stapleton,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But there are still 5,000 seats that have obstructed views.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Such large-scale research has been difficult, particularly during the most deadly waves of the pandemic when clinic restrictions and medical emergencies obstructed consistent testing.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The theater — the first built specifically for a Blue Man production — will be on the east side of the complex, facing Universal Boulevard and wedged between two of the gigantic support posts for the Orlando Eye observation wheel.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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Back to this liminal week wedged and contorted between two of the year’s biggest holidays.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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