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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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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
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
While some vacuums notify you when there’s a clog, manually check after each deep clean by removing the brush roll to make sure nothing is jammed behind it.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Earbud Deal The Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro are a pair of workout earbuds that let in your surroundings and don’t feel jammed into your ears.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's Air Force reported that 563 drones and decoys were intercepted or electronically jammed, and that 26 out of 31 missiles of various types were shot down.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 72 drones and decoys and a cruise missile overnight; 48 drones were shot down or jammed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's air force reported dozens of UAVs were shot down or jammed, Pravda reported.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The sidewalks are jammed and traffic cruises slowly past.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Pegula was often the first to change direction in rallies and constantly jammed Sabalenka with body serves to stop her from unleashing returns.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The entire thing feels like a mini season jammed into four episodes, and now Part 2 is a mini season 3, despite occurring in the same school year.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are four months left in the year, and each month is jammed packed with holidays and celebrations.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
In recent months, there have been secret meetings, last-minute legislation, and rushed proposals jammed through the process in just four days.
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Nebraska, whose fans were responsible for most of the traffic that jammed the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 on Thursday afternoon, held on for a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati in a Week 1 contest before 72,884 fans.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The man then allegedly opened up a backpack and pulled out an AR-15 rifle, attempting to fire at the woman, but the gun jammed.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But sadly, Monica too is all jammed up.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Omar’s growing outrage, especially when precious time is lost because of jammed phone lines, troubling silences and false assumptions, rankles Mahdi, the most overstretched of anyone at the call center.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
While some vacuums notify you when there’s a clog, manually check after each deep clean by removing the brush roll to make sure nothing is jammed behind it.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Earbud Deal The Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro are a pair of workout earbuds that let in your surroundings and don’t feel jammed into your ears.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's Air Force reported that 563 drones and decoys were intercepted or electronically jammed, and that 26 out of 31 missiles of various types were shot down.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 72 drones and decoys and a cruise missile overnight; 48 drones were shot down or jammed.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ukraine's air force reported dozens of UAVs were shot down or jammed, Pravda reported.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The sidewalks are jammed and traffic cruises slowly past.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The father tried to close the door but the cousin had jammed a foot in the doorway to prevent the door from closing.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Pegula was often the first to change direction in rallies and constantly jammed Sabalenka with body serves to stop her from unleashing returns.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The entire thing feels like a mini season jammed into four episodes, and now Part 2 is a mini season 3, despite occurring in the same school year.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are four months left in the year, and each month is jammed packed with holidays and celebrations.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
In recent months, there have been secret meetings, last-minute legislation, and rushed proposals jammed through the process in just four days.
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Nebraska, whose fans were responsible for most of the traffic that jammed the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 on Thursday afternoon, held on for a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati in a Week 1 contest before 72,884 fans.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The man then allegedly opened up a backpack and pulled out an AR-15 rifle, attempting to fire at the woman, but the gun jammed.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But sadly, Monica too is all jammed up.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 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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Or will travelers stay stuck in the Instagram era?—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The difference between people who achieve their most important goals and those who stay stuck often isn’t talent, luck, or even opportunity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They’re also made with arch support and a toe box that’s not too narrow or crammed, per the brand, plus the rubber sole offers a nice cushioned platform with each step.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of shops at CST Road are crammed along half a mile of bumpy road with cackling traffic.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Congress has long blocked that increase from taking effect, with lawmakers from both parties fearful about the political fallout of voting themselves a pay raise.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The mornings were packed with talks from leading thinkers in business, technology, and culture.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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So, at 18 years old, Viskari packed his bags and flew across the Atlantic Ocean to Richmond, Virginia.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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If verified, some researchers suggest this respite also could be a glimpse of future hurricane seasons, with the historic early-to-mid-September peak pushed back on the calendar.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Credit spreads are at their tightest in about 20 years, meaning there is little difference in yields between corporate bonds compared to government bonds.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The project, created under tight deadlines and with hobby-grade parts, is now on track for wider military use.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Best Twin Bed with Storage Kids notoriously have a lot of stuff, and when the dresser is packed and closets are stuffed, a storage bed can come in handy for those additional toys or out-of-season clothes.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The victim in the case was just 7 years old when she was kidnapped, raped, strangled, stuffed in the trunk of a car and then thrown off a bridge after being wrapped in a blanket and having a bag tied over her head, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Jammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jammed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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