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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
But this season, with a league-wide logjam of a tiny supply of players and a huge demand to improve, Gorton’s sense is the summer will not necessarily play out that way.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Facing a logjam of talent, much like her current situation with the Sparks, Feagin didn’t start until her junior year and didn’t become a regular in the Gamecocks’ rotation until her senior season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
And, yet, there also is a sense of an appreciation of a new era, where first-round picks on rookie-scale contracts stand invaluable at a time when other soaring salaries are resulting in logjams against the salary cap, luxury tax and tax aprons.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Monk’s future in Sacramento remains uncertain as the Kings look to clear up a logjam at shooting guard while adding length and athleticism in the frontcourt.
—Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Facing a logjam of talent, much like her current situation with the Sparks, Feagin didn’t start until her junior year and didn’t become a regular in the Gamecocks’ rotation until her senior season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
And, yet, there also is a sense of an appreciation of a new era, where first-round picks on rookie-scale contracts stand invaluable at a time when other soaring salaries are resulting in logjams against the salary cap, luxury tax and tax aprons.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Monk’s future in Sacramento remains uncertain as the Kings look to clear up a logjam at shooting guard while adding length and athleticism in the frontcourt.
—Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjam
Noun
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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For businesses, this means operations don’t come to a halt.—
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The point is that in those cases, the players’ unions had the power to bring the whole sport to a halt.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The tension continued to build until Mexico released the pressure with a set piece goal to break the deadlock in the 77th minute.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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But even his involvement hasn't broken the deadlock.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Today, those static methods struggle to keep pace with a world shaped by global bottlenecks, variable MOQs (minimum order quantities), tariff wars, unpredictable lead times and more.—
Srikrishna Jayaram,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Wall Street had little doubt that Brian Niccol was the right executive to fix Starbucks’ triple shot of trouble: downbeat sales, operational bottlenecks and a fading coffee house identity.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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The new voucher proposal comes after Lee's attempt to expand the program failed amid political gridlock in the final days of the 2024 regular session.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating the political theatre and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Negotiations to secure a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seem to have hit an impasse amid hopes from top mediators, including President Donald Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, that a deal can be reached soon.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The 1,300-member Judicial Professional Employees Union, which represents probation officers, information technology analysts, assistant clerks, counselors and other support staff, announced an impasse July 2.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjam. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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