Thesaurus results for JAM-UP

jam-up

noun

ˈjam-ˌəp

as in jam

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement knowing that there was a big traffic jam-up ahead, we took the detour that the locals always use

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Recent Examples of jam-up Without enough beds for continuing care outside the hospital, the jam-up ripples back to that ER hallway. —

Tom Wolzien, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026

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jam

Noun

The goal, according to Western analysts, was to listen in on or potentially jam signals relayed through these satellites, some of which route secure communications for US and NATO military forces.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Wilson fanned the last batter to get out of the jam and finish with at least one strikeout in every inning.

— Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026