sandwich

Definition of sandwichnext
as in to stuff
to fit (people or things) into a tight space sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

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Recent Examples of sandwich Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel drew walks, sandwiched around a Trout single, and then Soler yanked a three-run double down the left field line. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026 Jake Meyers and Jose Altuve sandwiched singles around a strikeout. Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026 The project was going to be sandwiched between Stonebriar Mall and Willow Bend. Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026 Swayman, who had made several big saves on a Detroit power play sandwiched between the two Bruin goals, made another one on Emmitt Finnie after a long period of Red Wing pressure. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandwich
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  • Jonathan Williams, Senior G, Mansfield Timberview Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per contest en route to TABC all-state honors.
    Charles Baggarly April 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.
    Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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  • Her discography, which dates back to 2011, is crammed with unfrilly, relatable details that smack of being broke and twentysomething, like looking for a place to pee, or admitting her preferred coffee brand is still Chock full o’Nuts.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Spreading protein across breakfast, lunch and dinner also works better than cramming it into one meal.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Skiers and snowboarders trying to squeeze the last bits of winter fun from Colorado‘s meager snowpack will have one less option after this week, with Vail Resort set to close 11 days sooner than planned.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The disruption has not only sent fuel prices soaring, but has squeezed supplies of petrochemicals needed to make everyday items like shoes, clothing and plastic bags.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • After waiting in the synagogue’s parking lot for more than two hours, authorities said, Ghazali drove the truck far into the building – hitting a security officer – before the vehicle became wedged in a hallway.
    Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Yes to recording, at age 15 and at breakneck speed, her first of two multiplatinum albums, with gargantuan world tours wedged in between.
    Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • Crowds also jammed the surrounding roads and beaches, reminiscent of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and ’70s.
    Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • After shooting Diller, Rivera pointed his gun at Rosen’s chest and pulled the trigger, but the gun jammed, prosecutors said.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • In their second trips to the plate in the fourth inning, Caglianone singled, Collins was hit by a pitch, and Isbel bunted for a single to load the bases.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Ripa had a brutally honest response locked and loaded.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • The games bring out the fans, with big brothers and grandmas packing the stands.
    Laurie Perez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Injury report While the Cubs head to Cleveland, right fielder Seiya Suzuki is packing his bags to Double-A Knoxville for a rehab stint.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwich. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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