as in jams
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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Noun
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This includes liquids and liquidy things, such as any drink, yogurt, syrup, soup, jams and jellies, condiments, or anything jarred in oil, as well as spreadables like nut butters, pâté, creamy cheeses, frosting, and dips and spreads such as hummus.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025 -
The fruits have a unique, sweet, melon- or berry-like taste and can be enjoyed raw and cooked as juices, purees, and jams.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the general inconvenience of snarls, skipping out on detangling can compromise both your hair’s health and its styling potential.—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Traffic snarls in the Brickell area are nothing new.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Jam-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-ups. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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