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as in snarls
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
thousands of cars trying to leave the stadium's parking lot at the same time are sure to create a jam
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as in pickles
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the heavy rain puts us in a real jam: all of the preparations are for a garden wedding
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as in blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in loads
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 jams
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
As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Reap the blood pressure-lowering benefits of chia seeds by adding them to smoothies, soups, jams, or stews, or by sprinkling them on salads, bowls, cereal, and yogurt.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Entrants came from as far as Massachusetts for the jams and marmalades competition, and a Texan came to compete on cookies.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
Normally, jams can be anywhere from four to seven hours, but this jam is only 60 minutes.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Ninja’s version jams together ten turbo modes capable of handling everything from frozen bagels to Detroit-style pizza.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
After Dex takes her down, Weyland recovers her brain and jams it into a supercomputer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Reap the blood pressure-lowering benefits of chia seeds by adding them to smoothies, soups, jams, or stews, or by sprinkling them on salads, bowls, cereal, and yogurt.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Entrants came from as far as Massachusetts for the jams and marmalades competition, and a Texan came to compete on cookies.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
Normally, jams can be anywhere from four to seven hours, but this jam is only 60 minutes.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Ninja’s version jams together ten turbo modes capable of handling everything from frozen bagels to Detroit-style pizza.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
After Dex takes her down, Weyland recovers her brain and jams it into a supercomputer.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jams
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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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Each burger is topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a brioche bun.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cats wreaking havoc in the home have long been a staple of viral content, from breaking vases to destroying silk pillows, pickles joins a proud tradition of furry agents of chaos.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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But in the late 1970s, researchers began to learn that the drugs helped flood the brain with gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, which in essence blocks your nervous system from receiving too many activation signals.—
P.E. Moskowitz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The anti-blue lens blocks 90% of blue light and protects your eyes from electronics and everyday life.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And don't forget the mini space rover that loads into the cargo pod.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Garfield loads Hank with chummy physicality.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Built as a modern Mega Drive (or Genesis) game with a cartridge release planned next year, Earthion really pushes what that console can do.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have pulled off a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of quantum physics into new territory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reading the poem today, one is still struck by the predicaments and responsibilities this voice takes up.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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These extreme predicaments and the deaths of people trapped in flooding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward were powerful reminders of the vulnerability of many low-income, elderly and ill residents who were unable to get out ahead of the disaster.—
Eric Kevin Stern,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Ferryman crams the Warren home with upright coffins filled with his former victims.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to California’s Civil Code, anything that obstructs the free use of property and interferes with someone’s life or property is a nuisance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Jams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jams. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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