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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
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
Many thousands of people lived in mud-brick houses jammed so tightly together that residents entered via a ladder through a trapdoor on the roof.
—R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
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
Many thousands of people lived in mud-brick houses jammed so tightly together that residents entered via a ladder through a trapdoor on the roof.
—R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed
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The pain behind the ear pressure is a result of the Eustachian tube being blocked from other outside factors including allergies and infections — with kids being more susceptible due to having smaller Eustachian tubes.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the winter, the building filled with snow, and the basement became a frozen lake.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Each photo was filled with precious moments — including the cover image, which saw the couple and their kids smiling in front of the castle.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, it was pushed back to March, and the location was shifted to The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pope Francis also pushed Biden, who is Catholic and spoke to the pontiff last week, to prevent the executions.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Luckily that doesn’t require braving packed grocery stores and spending hours in the kitchen.Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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The former is now in Texas working alongside Jimmy while being berated by new boss Travis, and the latter is at a cowboy bar catching a packed country music show.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The whole package is great fun, and everything wraps up in a blessedly tight 95 minutes (man, movies are way too long these days).Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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In general, the skin on your feet may feel rough, tight, and hard at times.Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Time and again, Israel deliberately obstructed or denied humanitarian aid to Gaza, ignoring pleas from the international community, humanitarian organizations, and even legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice to take immediate steps to avoid genocide.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many also struggle with epiphora, where tear ducts are obstructed, resulting in constant eye discharge.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The suspects then loaded the ATM onto a trailer attached to a U-Haul box truck and fled the area, authorities said.Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Morrissey obtained a guilty verdict against Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film armorer who loaded a live bullet into Baldwin’s gun.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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And there was this tiny little area that had a small stage, kinda wedged in between a couple of bars.Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
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The time Muriel’s directions led to their campervan becoming wedged in a Verona sidestreet.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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