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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
tour buses, jammed with eager sightseers, invariably stop at that spot
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2
as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
this jammed door just won't budge
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in packed
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 jammed
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Lattice’s resilient mesh network ensures that EagleEye remains functional in degraded or jammed environments.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
But Duane’s grip on the rifle was so tight that the muzzle stayed jammed under the bear’s chin.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
That witness said the driver of a gold truck going north jammed on his or her brakes as Lacy’s Charger approached, causing a female driver in a Kia Cadenza behind the gold truck to swerve into the southbound lane to avoid the truck.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The gun fired — but the second round in the magazine repeatedly jammed.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
For Orange shoppers, the bigger space at the corner of Tustin Street and Meats Avenue will help with the seemingly ever present crowd, which swells to long lines and jammed aisles (and parking lot), especially during the Chapman University school year.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Everything works well unless GPS signals are jammed, spoofed or simply unavailable because of a technical glitch.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But some hard-line conservatives, nervous about the prospect of being jammed with a massive, end-of-year omnibus and hoping to avoid negotiating with Democrats on spending increases, have been agitating for another full-year continuing resolution (CR).
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
Kate Belli, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
During his time at Dunbar, Tupac arrived most mornings with three thick binders jammed with loose-leaf paper.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Ace jammed on 'Black Diamond' with Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden … a dream come true for me.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Coconspirator-1 continued to fire additional rounds until his rifle jammed.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The snow jammed up roads and trails, and stranded nearly 1,000 of them in the backcountry.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 8 Oct. 2025
To Gandara’s point about being feisty, Arroyo once jammed her toe running into the stands in pursuit of a ball.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the operations supervisor in the tower was focused on trying to fix a printer which prints strips of paper with flight information and had jammed.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Manchester left them in the cooler and jammed a lemon slicer in the frame.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Warner Bros history is movie history, and the notion that that history is bought and sold like so many spare car parts can cause a deep eyeroll about the way pop culture gets jammed into the unforgiving confines of M&A culture.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Lattice’s resilient mesh network ensures that EagleEye remains functional in degraded or jammed environments.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
But Duane’s grip on the rifle was so tight that the muzzle stayed jammed under the bear’s chin.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
That witness said the driver of a gold truck going north jammed on his or her brakes as Lacy’s Charger approached, causing a female driver in a Kia Cadenza behind the gold truck to swerve into the southbound lane to avoid the truck.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The gun fired — but the second round in the magazine repeatedly jammed.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
For Orange shoppers, the bigger space at the corner of Tustin Street and Meats Avenue will help with the seemingly ever present crowd, which swells to long lines and jammed aisles (and parking lot), especially during the Chapman University school year.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Everything works well unless GPS signals are jammed, spoofed or simply unavailable because of a technical glitch.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But some hard-line conservatives, nervous about the prospect of being jammed with a massive, end-of-year omnibus and hoping to avoid negotiating with Democrats on spending increases, have been agitating for another full-year continuing resolution (CR).
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Every table jammed, every seat taken.
—Kate Belli, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
During his time at Dunbar, Tupac arrived most mornings with three thick binders jammed with loose-leaf paper.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Ace jammed on 'Black Diamond' with Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden … a dream come true for me.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Coconspirator-1 continued to fire additional rounds until his rifle jammed.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The snow jammed up roads and trails, and stranded nearly 1,000 of them in the backcountry.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 8 Oct. 2025
To Gandara’s point about being feisty, Arroyo once jammed her toe running into the stands in pursuit of a ball.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the operations supervisor in the tower was focused on trying to fix a printer which prints strips of paper with flight information and had jammed.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Manchester left them in the cooler and jammed a lemon slicer in the frame.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over-exploiters become stuck in a rut, lacking motivation, and get bored.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Otherwise, those high knees stayed stuck in place.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The audio that accompanies the display is also the same, but in this case, that means spatial audio and a surprising number of speakers crammed into the slim confines of a MacBook chassis.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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With its 85-liter interior, the large litter box also boasts plenty of room, so your cat won’t feel crammed while using it.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Moscow has been accused of hybrid warfare measures in the region; German media outlet Kieler Nachrichten reported Thursday that the Russian amphibious Ropucha-class landing ship Aleksandr Shabalin anchored off the German coast and blocked a key shipping route between the Baltic and the North Seas.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This was the first time since June 10 of that year, when Draymond Green blocked a Kyle Lowry 3-pointer at the buzzer and sent that matchup back to Oakland, that the city had played host to a championship series game.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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It can be washed and even packed on flights.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On Thursday Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, pushed for a hearing for his release, per Reuters, ABC 7, and FOX 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lutnick, who has said he is heavily invested in cryptocurrency, has also pushed for pro-crypto policies during his tenure.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other surveys suggest a much tighter race.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Heat therapy is most beneficial for pain caused by tight or stiff muscles.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Galen Clavio walked into the student mailroom – back when student mailrooms were still a thing – and found an envelope stuffed in his mailbox.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are a variety of classic daifuku (mochi stuffed with red beans) to choose from, but the real knockouts here are the mochi that are themed around flowers, seasons, and small animals.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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