sandwich

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 Two hit batters sandwiched Ramón Laureano’s second-inning single, loading the bases for Jake Cronenworth, who promptly singled off Brown to plate the first run of the game. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025 Sunday marks Law’s fifth title game in his eight seasons in the organization, with five years playing for the Atlas sandwiched between his two stints for Denver. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025 Like the iPad Air, the iPhone Air is designed to be sandwiched in the lineup between the base level iPhone and the Pro models. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025 The meta-antenna has a dielectric rubber layer sandwiched between two conductive layers created with conductive flexible acrylic spray paint. ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sandwich
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  • Gospel music played on speakers, family members served chicken soup, strangers hugged each other, friends left carrying several plates stuffed with leftover food.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Emily Meyer tries to hide medical bills from her children, stuffing them in her purse or a box under her desk at work.
    Megan Garnai, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • There is a clear risk for streamers cramming sports into their portfolios.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • 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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  • The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
  • For now, the three youngest each sleep in their own pack-and-plays squeezed into their parents’ bedroom.
    Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • The unrest is the worst in decades in the poor Himalayan country that is wedged between India and China and has struggled with political instability and economic uncertainty since protests led to the abolition of its monarchy in 2008.
    Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The store is wedged between 63rd Street West and 66th Street West off Cortez Road West.
    Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • 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
  • Grab a bite from LaRosa's and Graeter's, and jam out to music from Q102.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In these long moments of waiting, the atmosphere is heavy and loaded.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Passengers can walk on, bring bicycles, or even load up cars and campers.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Another metaphor is packing a moving truck.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Follow immediately with the second pad, packed with retinol and antioxidants to boost collagen and calm the skin.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwich. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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