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as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
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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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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
In 1976, Miami Marine Stadium’s bicentennial fireworks show drew a causeway-jamming capacity crowd of 15,000 while a downtown Miami parade attracted about 5,000 people.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Russia responded by outfitting the glide bombs with Kometa satellite navigation modules that are more resistant to jamming.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Thirty-four years of just playing for benefit shows or jamming a little bit, too many drinks in between tour dates and having fun with people.
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Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
25 June 2026
In total, Russia launched 88 long-range attack drones and one ballistic missile overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, with air defenses shooting down or jamming 79 of the drones.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Russia uses jamming technology to divert Ukrainian attack drones considered a threat to its territory.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
Instead of the upbeat dance tune on the original recording, Kesha slowed it down, jamming along on an electric guitar with a deeper and booming instrumental track blaring throughout the venue.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
From a tactical standpoint, the fort is unlikely to deter Hezbollah’s new crop of attack drones, which rely on fiber-optic cables and are impervious to jamming.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
After Monday’s warning, large numbers of people were seen fleeing Dahiyeh, jamming roads leading out of the suburb.
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Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Russia responded by outfitting the glide bombs with Kometa satellite navigation modules that are more resistant to jamming.
—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Thirty-four years of just playing for benefit shows or jamming a little bit, too many drinks in between tour dates and having fun with people.
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Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
25 June 2026
In total, Russia launched 88 long-range attack drones and one ballistic missile overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, with air defenses shooting down or jamming 79 of the drones.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Russia uses jamming technology to divert Ukrainian attack drones considered a threat to its territory.
—
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Instead of the upbeat dance tune on the original recording, Kesha slowed it down, jamming along on an electric guitar with a deeper and booming instrumental track blaring throughout the venue.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
From a tactical standpoint, the fort is unlikely to deter Hezbollah’s new crop of attack drones, which rely on fiber-optic cables and are impervious to jamming.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
After Monday’s warning, large numbers of people were seen fleeing Dahiyeh, jamming roads leading out of the suburb.
—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jamming
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This is an impressive chip, cramming nearly 100 billion transistors onto a piece of silicon roughly the size of a fingernail.
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The trip took 76 days, with van Dongen splitting time between hours on his bike and cramming into an RV in parks and towns around the country.
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Samsung built that into the S26 Ultra’s display at a hardware level, using a filter layer that acts like tiny vertical blinds sitting inside the panel itself, physically blocking light from travelling sideways.
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It’s made from a soft, breathable fabric that’s comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time, and features secure zippered pockets with RFID-blocking protection in order to prevent digital theft of your information.
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Soccer fans have already been filling seats at new businesses like El Tesoro, the Irish Exit, Glide Pizza and the immersive entertainment destination Cosm.
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After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
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The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
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Basically, the silicone cup creates suction around the area in question and you’re given a massage via pulling instead of pushing.
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Of course, attempts to get more revenue out of taxpayers would carry political risks, but voters have been open to squeezing the wealthy.
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Coach Spencer Carbery has done a masterful job of both squeezing what’s left out of the franchise’s best-ever player — Ovechkin led the Caps in both goals (32) and points (64) in 2025-26 — while simultaneously masking the deficiencies that come with age.
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Within Venezuela, activists have accused authorities of obstructing relief efforts.
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The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.
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Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Not as messy as chicken wings but packing the same flavorful punch, buffalo chicken dip is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
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Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.
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How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
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“Jamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jamming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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