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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
tour buses, jammed with eager sightseers, invariably stop at that spot
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
this jammed door just won't budge
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in packed
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 jammed
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
House Republicans jammed Democrats with a party-line spending plan that is especially heinous in its cuts to the District of Columbia.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
More than 3,200 jammed Detrick Gymnasium, several hundred more fannies than the bleachers could hold, many sitting on the steps in the aisles.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Running from the Queens-Midtown Tunnel out through Nassau and Suffolk, this is Long Island’s lifeline – and it’s usually jammed up tight.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
None of the pages jammed inside the mechanism, was visibly skewed, or was otherwise mishandled.
—David English, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn't reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Bridges jammed and recorded with a rotating cast of close friends and guest musicians in the 1970s, including Stan Ayeroff and David Greenwalt on guitar, Matthew Bright on bass, and Steve Baim on drums.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The rally, organized by unions representing area federal employees, jammed the sidewalk across from the Internal Revenue Service campus at midday.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
House Republicans jammed Democrats with a party-line spending plan that is especially heinous in its cuts to the District of Columbia.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
More than 3,200 jammed Detrick Gymnasium, several hundred more fannies than the bleachers could hold, many sitting on the steps in the aisles.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Running from the Queens-Midtown Tunnel out through Nassau and Suffolk, this is Long Island’s lifeline – and it’s usually jammed up tight.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
None of the pages jammed inside the mechanism, was visibly skewed, or was otherwise mishandled.
—David English, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn't reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Bridges jammed and recorded with a rotating cast of close friends and guest musicians in the 1970s, including Stan Ayeroff and David Greenwalt on guitar, Matthew Bright on bass, and Steve Baim on drums.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed
Verb
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But he was blocked in the courts.—
Tyche Hendricks,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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The pain behind the ear pressure is a result of the Eustachian tube being blocked from other outside factors including allergies and infections — with kids being more susceptible due to having smaller Eustachian tubes.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the Johnnies have not filled the voids left by point guards Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith, who were seniors last season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, it was pushed back to March, and the location was shifted to The Barclays Center in Brooklyn.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Traction alopecia Anything that involves repeatedly pulling your hair into a tight style should be avoided.—
Shannon Lawlor,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s no tighter part of the property for patrons than Amen Corner, tens of thousands pressed together to watch as McIlroy’s ball flew through the air once, then twice.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yoon apologized for his brief martial law decree, but later doubled down and defended the move, arguing the liberal party obstructed his political agenda.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Houck loaded the bases with one out in the first Wednesday but only allowed one run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Story’s ground out with the bases loaded pushed across the winning run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The theater — the first built specifically for a Blue Man production — will be on the east side of the complex, facing Universal Boulevard and wedged between two of the gigantic support posts for the Orlando Eye observation wheel.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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Back to this liminal week wedged and contorted between two of the year’s biggest holidays.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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