as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
a bottleneck inevitably forms at the start of a construction zone when the highway narrows from three to two lanes
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Recent Examples of bottleneck
Mariana Mazzucato, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
This type of genetic loss is called a bottleneck and is the consequence of population reduction.
—Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2013
To compare pre- and post-bottleneck genetic diversity, the researchers sequenced DNA from 1,000-year-old penguin bones on the island.
—Sarah Zhang, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2012
Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
The storm is also slated to take place over the weekend after a national holiday, potentially bottlenecking major airports across the country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
When supply bottlenecks emerged because of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, companies jacked up prices for food, energy, and other goods, worsening inflation.
—Mariana Mazzucato, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
This type of genetic loss is called a bottleneck and is the consequence of population reduction.
—Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The impact of the pre-bottleneck period is attenuated, because much of the population was simply not genetically sampled.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2013
To compare pre- and post-bottleneck genetic diversity, the researchers sequenced DNA from 1,000-year-old penguin bones on the island.
—Sarah Zhang, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2012
Verb
This will likely happen when the graphics card is bottlenecked by either the game engine or your CPU.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
The storm is also slated to take place over the weekend after a national holiday, potentially bottlenecking major airports across the country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottleneck
Noun
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The annual event will feature vendors, strawberries, strawberry jam, themed basket drawings and arts and crafts.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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For anyone worried that the end of American Riviera Orchard means no more artisanal jam, which Meghan famously gifted to A-list pals last year, fear not.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The law also requires linear TV providers to use the Advanced Television Systems Committee's (ATSC’s) recommended practices.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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New episodes release Fridays, with a linear airing Sundays at 9 p.m. on Showtime.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dexter bought the resort in 1883 and supported it as a luxury draw for 13 years, until Twin Lakes were dammed, a mere year after the cabin’s construction.—
James Dziezynski,
Outside Online,
10 Nov. 2024
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Instead of creating huge reservoirs to dam the rivers and compromise their delicate ecology, Bhutanese turbines harness their natural flow, meaning a glut of power during the sodden summers and a dearth during the parched winters.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Use facial sunscreens and moisturizers also formulated for your face since heavier body creams can clog your pores.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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This native generosity explains why Trump and Musk have gone to such lengths to clog the internet with falsehoods and hide the consequences of their cruelty.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hamby noted older teens in high school should be mindful of behaviors that hinder their personal growth.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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CIOs and CTOs must be prepared to address the following: • Adoption Resistance: Employee apprehension about AI replacing jobs can hinder adoption.—
Mohit Gupta,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The upper feature natural nubuck leather and the midsole a compressed EVA foam and carbon fiber shank.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Scuba divers reach depths of roughly 100 feet and have to ingest compressed air containing nitrogen.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Given iMessage blocks such links, the texts include instructions to either reply or copy the link into Safari to make payment.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Judges already have issued more than 40 orders to temporarily block Trump's actions.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Without such reform, unmanageable debt will continue to impede these countries from investing in domestic green industrial strategies or in other measures to prevent and respond to climate, health, and other emergencies.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Bottleneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottleneck. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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