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as in packed
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
a film jam-packed with spectacular action sequences
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the jam-packed placement of the chicken pieces in the frying pan prevented them from browning properly
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as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
we jam-packed the box with goodies for our sick friend
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Recent Examples of jam-packed
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Many of us remember the days before social media and jam-packed summer schedules very fondly.
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Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
9 June 2026
Roads have been jam-packed with cars fleeing Tyre and surrounding neighborhoods for the north, seeking shelter.
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Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
That said, Boston Blue's first season was jam-packed with white-knuckle action, political intrigue, and, of course, loads of family drama.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
But the most recent Lego Star Wars title is absolutely jam-packed with planets, vehicles, characters from every movie and show, and epic sequences.
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Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
The primaries come amid a month jam-packed with elections as voters select nominees for the November midterms.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
This is jam-packed with storage, including both upper and lower cabinetry, and is equipped with a sink, an oven and cooktop, plus a microwave and a fridge/freezer.
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Adam Williams
may 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
Verb
While other host cities have dealt with headlines about empty seats during the 2026 World Cup, KC’s stadium has been jam-packed for both of its tournament games so far.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Many of us remember the days before social media and jam-packed summer schedules very fondly.
—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
9 June 2026
Roads have been jam-packed with cars fleeing Tyre and surrounding neighborhoods for the north, seeking shelter.
—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
That said, Boston Blue's first season was jam-packed with white-knuckle action, political intrigue, and, of course, loads of family drama.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
But the most recent Lego Star Wars title is absolutely jam-packed with planets, vehicles, characters from every movie and show, and epic sequences.
—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
The primaries come amid a month jam-packed with elections as voters select nominees for the November midterms.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
This is jam-packed with storage, including both upper and lower cabinetry, and is equipped with a sink, an oven and cooktop, plus a microwave and a fridge/freezer.
—
Adam Williams
may 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam-packed
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During the huge Round of 32 knockout showdown, packed crowds inside the legendary Estadio Azteca generated enough ground movement to trigger local seismic monitoring equipment.
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The road was so packed that his feet disappeared along the pavement, obstructed from view by those leading and those lagging behind.
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While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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The Northern California chain was known for its Kojas, a sandwich filled with Korean BBQ meat and sauces between garlic-fried-rice buns.
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Meanwhile, the infrared components illustrate the explosion’s growing shell filled with cosmic dust.
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Despite the crammed screenplay, Kara going to a red-sun planet to feel human and forget about everything is the most human thing ever.
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In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.
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Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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The rare Saturday night game at the iconic North Side ballpark started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
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During the last homestand, the day after the bottom of the order struck out consecutively with the bases loaded in what became a walk-off win against the Baltimore Orioles, Roberts called over Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland in the dugout during batting practice.
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Detroit, though, loaded the bases with one out in the third on a walk, Altuve's fielding error and a hit batter.
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But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.
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Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.
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With life spent largely on transit, navigating tight layovers, and using their days off to jet-set across the globe, flight attendants have mastered the art of packing.
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Polls overall anticipate a tight race, including a June 19 survey by the news site Zeteo showing DeGette trailing Kiros 41% to 36%.
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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