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as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look
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as in halt
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
efforts to break the logjam in the talks between union and management
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Recent Examples of logjam
The group’s presence has drawn controversy through its first seven months in operation, initially for its logjam of pending deals and later for the opacity of its deliberation process.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
By signing Bregman, the Cubs now have a logjam in their infield.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2026
The Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy renews on Saturday night as the No. 25 Michigan Wolverines (5-2) visit the Michigan State Spartans (3-4) at Spartan Stadium with a 3-1 Big Ten Conference record as part of a seven-team logjam tied for third place.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
By signing Bregman, the Cubs now have a logjam in their infield.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2026
The Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy renews on Saturday night as the No. 25 Michigan Wolverines (5-2) visit the Michigan State Spartans (3-4) at Spartan Stadium with a 3-1 Big Ten Conference record as part of a seven-team logjam tied for third place.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjam
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Drawing from much more than the caustic hardcore the group have made their name on, Man Bites Dog throws jock jams, late-aughts electro-pop, and industrial into a huge Margaritaville-sized blender.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Best Way To Store Opened Jam While unopened jars of jam can be safely stored in a cool, dry cupboard or pantry, opened jars should always be refrigerated.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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This marked the end of the strike, which brought the San Francisco Unified School District to a halt for the first time in over 45 years.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Doja Cat‘s South African homecoming may have been brought to a halt when Hey Neighbour festival canceled its 2025 staging, but the Grammy winner will finally get to visit her motherland this spring.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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The projects’ goal is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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The elections were later postponed indefinitely amid political deadlock and security concerns.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal’s convincing 4-0 victory at Leeds had a familiar format on Saturday, breaking the deadlock with yet another set piece to take three crucial points back to north London.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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According to him, real-world deployment is a key step to removing the practical and technological bottlenecks that humanoids face today.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Government procurement bottlenecks add further friction, delaying nearly 40% of major health projects.—
Abrar Mir,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The speed and ease with which this bill is advancing stands in stark contrast to the gridlock that often greets legislation aimed at improving the daily lives of Floridians.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The American system is built for gridlock.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Parents like de Ayora said the stakes are high for families and students if the impasse continues.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The final step in the negotiations — an impasse hearing — is expected to take place in the coming weeks.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjam. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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