1
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
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2
as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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3
as in filling
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 jamming
The two defended their actions, including jamming a paper shredder with incriminating documents, as being necessary to secure the release of American hostages being held in Lebanon and to curb Soviet expansionism.
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
If jamming a head of state’s flight is possible, so is disrupting a humanitarian airlift, a naval convoy, or a swarm of autonomous drones.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
During a sequence in which Donal starts jamming with a band at the local pub, Cox doesn’t know where to place the camera, quick cutting between fingers playing instruments in a harried fashion.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Belarus, according to the news wire, suggested some drones may have gone off course due to jamming and were not likely targeting Poland.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Though jamming technology has never been rolled out nationwide, it has been tested on a micro level before.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
Theoretically, that makes quantum navigation immune to jamming and spoofing.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Authorities in Scandinavian and Baltic states have said repeatedly that Russia has been regularly jamming the GPS signal in the region.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Win McNamee | Getty Images The European Union (EU) on Monday said Russia was suspected of jamming the GPS system of a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Bulgaria on Sunday.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
If jamming a head of state’s flight is possible, so is disrupting a humanitarian airlift, a naval convoy, or a swarm of autonomous drones.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
During a sequence in which Donal starts jamming with a band at the local pub, Cox doesn’t know where to place the camera, quick cutting between fingers playing instruments in a harried fashion.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Belarus, according to the news wire, suggested some drones may have gone off course due to jamming and were not likely targeting Poland.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Though jamming technology has never been rolled out nationwide, it has been tested on a micro level before.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
Theoretically, that makes quantum navigation immune to jamming and spoofing.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Authorities in Scandinavian and Baltic states have said repeatedly that Russia has been regularly jamming the GPS signal in the region.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Win McNamee | Getty Images The European Union (EU) on Monday said Russia was suspected of jamming the GPS system of a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Bulgaria on Sunday.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jamming
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There is a clear risk for streamers cramming sports into their portfolios.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the airlines are undeniably cramming us all in regardless of our waist size, for passengers who truly don’t fit in a standard economy seat, policies like Southwest’s help not only them but their fellow travelers be safer and more comfortable onboard, and that’s a good thing.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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By now, ChatGPT and most other LLMs have mitigated such attacks, not by squashing prompt injections, but rather by blocking the channels the prompt injections use to exfiltrate confidential information.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Okunlola, meanwhile, hasn’t allowed a single sack or quarterback hurry in 59 pass blocking snaps while playing 120 snaps, mostly at left guard.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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With kids settling back into school routines and store shelves filling with Halloween decor, the season is shifting.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, major Hollywood unions and progressive groups are pushing back, accusing ABC and its affiliates of censorship and demanding a boycott of Disney properties.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even as Brazil slows deforestation, more than 13% of the Amazon is gone, pushing one of the planet’s largest carbon sinks closer to a tipping point.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That could be due to tariffs squeezing automakers, disincentivizing them from giving discounts.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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This could be done by either squeezing the regular season even tighter with more midweek fixtures or putting the Wembley final back a week.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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As part of the plea deal, additional charges of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and resisting or obstructing a peace officer were dismissed, according to court records.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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For snacks and sandwiches, try packing them in a reusable silicone bag like Stasher (from $11).—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Check for any stains and treat them accordingly before loading the sheets into the washing machine.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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In digital services, apply the same scrutiny to login friction, loading messages, or chatbot delays.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Jamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jamming. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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