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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
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Chocolate Strawberry Surprise takes sweet cream ice cream and adds chocolate chips and strawberry jam swirls.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Nixon-Clark fired one round that was collected from a stairwell inside the house before the gun jammed, according to prosecutors.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
For their cake, the couple opted for an apple cinnamon sponge confection with peach jam and mascarpone filling, and cognac tonka bean buttercream decorated with seasonal flowers by Aimee France.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Chocolate Strawberry Surprise takes sweet cream ice cream and adds chocolate chips and strawberry jam swirls.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
There was a band setup in the corner where Proctor, a drummer, and others would jam.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Nixon-Clark fired one round that was collected from a stairwell inside the house before the gun jammed, according to prosecutors.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
Noun
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Number 2, there are going to be snarls along the way.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Early 2021: Shipping snarls and worker shortages from the coronavirus pandemic continue to hurt the supply April 2021: Inflation rates cross 4% and increase rapidly Early 2022: Energy and food prices spike due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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While James Beard-finalist chef Pushkar Marathe grew up in India, and his Stage menu does play with lots of chutneys and pickle, his small dishes are inflected with all kinds of global flavors, such as Korean bbq ribs with gochujang sauce and kimchi aioli.—
John Oseid,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For me, simple congee with pickles and pork floss was perfect to help with digestion after more than a week of decadent meals.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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Sara Blakely The shapewear billionaire celebrated selling a majority stake in Spanx to Blackstone in 2021 by treating her employees to two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world and $10,000 of spending money to stuff into their suitcases.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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Mikal Bridges added 22 points, and Josh Hart stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Along with pass protection, Dawkins and the offensive line helped block for a rushing attack that features James Cook, the league leader in rushing touchdowns with 15.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Four of Pentacles suggests that clinging too tightly to control or resources may block abundance from flowing freely into your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
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As the track revs up its metal jazz breakdown near the end, the stage fills with an ocean of moshers stomping around and pumping their fists.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2025
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Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, no good deed goes unpunished, and the free Direct File program is in the crosshairs of GOP lawmakers who are pushing the new Trump administration to take action against it.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The order specifically called out the Biden administration for its involvement in pushing DEI initiatives in the federal government.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Another possibility: Trump’s blueprint could drive inflation higher while also weakening the economy – an unusual tandem that would pose a vexing dilemma for the Fed.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Freaky Friday homeowner’s dilemma is, unfortunately, not uncommon for those who lost homes in the Palisades and Eaton Fires.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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Why Juicing Might Not Benefit the Microbiome The process of squeezing liquid from fruits and veggies, casting off its pulp, leaves one critical nutrient on the table (or, rather, in the blender): fiber.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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The guidance drops have stirred concerns among investors that EA can continue to squeeze growth from its tentpole FC soccer franchise in particular, which accounts for a big slice of its operating revenues.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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