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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
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Apricots are excellent for fresh eating, making preserves and jams, creating fruit leather, and drying.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Any flight disruptions during busy times can also jam checkpoint lines unexpectedly.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
When Texas State had runners on first and second with two outs in the bottom of the fifth, pitcher Ethan Walker forced a routine grounder to second to get out of the jam.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Apricots are excellent for fresh eating, making preserves and jams, creating fruit leather, and drying.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
There was no more scoring until just over eight minutes left in the third period when Methuen/Tewksbury freshman defenseman Lauren Ryan jammed home a rebound to tie the contest at 1.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Any flight disruptions during busy times can also jam checkpoint lines unexpectedly.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
Noun
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The lengthy delays to get through security checkpoints come as more travelers are going on trips for spring break and running into snarls because of the partial government shutdown.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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The result was a kind of gasp or snarl configuration of my cheeks and lips.—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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The teams barely missed early on, playing at such a pace that Kent had mini pickle juice canisters on the bench to help prevent cramping.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Place them in a cute Weck jar and have a little pickle fork handy.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These jalapeños are stuffed with melty cheese and wrapped in bacon for a classic bite sized treat that can't be beat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Vautin has created a true stationery smorgasbord, stuffed with creamy notebooks, wax seals, fountain pens and inks, wee porcelain bowls, mini-colored-pencil sets, gift wrap, highlighter pens, Hobonichi planners, a bounty of illustrated stickers, and washi-tape rolls by the dozen.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military later posted a second message in Farsi, noting the head of Iran's judiciary was at the rally and criticizing Iran for blocking many from seeing their warning, as authorities in Iran have almost completely shut down internet access.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Opponents sued to block enforcement the same year the law was enacted, but the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals let most of it go into effect.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sims should fill a void left behind by allowing former Miami tight end Julian Hill to walk in free agency.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Morin Voters in Mississippi will choose which candidates will face off in November to fill a Senate seat and the entire House delegation.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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The forecast noted that higher energy prices will push up inflation that will weigh on disposable incomes, but that would be offset by larger tax refunds due to Trump’s tax-and-spending bill passed last year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told the Washington Examiner that the president’s involvement could push the House into action.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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One lane in each direction will remain open at all times to help ease congestion.—
Hedija Spahalic,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Why perpetuate this problem in city parks — our best refuges from the danger, noise and congestion of city streets?—
Jon Orcutt,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the developments since the FOMC’s last meeting, Boston College economics professor Brian Bethune said the Fed’s dilemma has not changed.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Helen is said to have sacrificed a promising acting career to star in her husband’s films and raise their kids, adding an interesting wrinkle to Ula’s dilemma about breaking the news of her next gig to her parents.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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