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as in snarl
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
thousands of cars trying to leave the stadium's parking lot at the same time are sure to create a jam
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as in pickle
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the heavy rain puts us in a real jam: all of the preparations are for a garden wedding
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons
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as in to fill
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 jam
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Savor a popover with jam at Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Such drones can’t be jammed and have to be shot down one by one.
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Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
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Noun
There is raspberry and strawberry jam, tomato sauce, Mills Polar Kaviar and Nugatti, the Norwegian version of Nutella.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Savor a popover with jam at Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Verb
Russia responded by outfitting the glide bombs with Kometa satellite navigation modules that are more resistant to jamming.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Such drones can’t be jammed and have to be shot down one by one.
—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
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Downtown traffic is a snarl and parking isn’t easy even on routine days.
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Multiple inbound lanes are blocked as a result, causing a massive traffic snarl and backup.
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Start with the Single Smash, layered with griddled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and smash sauce, then explore variations from there, including a falafel smash for vegetarians.
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The dog can also be served in a classic Chicago-style, topped with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, celery salt, sport peppers and pickle.
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All explore Sicilian heart and heritage through Canadian ingredients, evident in dishes like smart pinwheels of bucatini stuffed with sea urchin and rock crab and crisped to order.
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Her feed is stuffed with photos of her biking, skiing, climbing, working out, often in outfits from Skinfit, from which her followers can get ten per cent off.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Handing the survivor her jewelry and hearing her story a few days later gave Dondi and her team of volunteers a reassuring nudge to push forward with their work.
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Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.
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Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity.
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Representatives with the Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department met with residents in April to get input and review multiple solutions to the corridor’s congestion problem.
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Deciding whether to include a second job on your resume is a common dilemma, as hiring managers often disagree on such details.
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As open source models become more capable, governments are going to face a real dilemma about what to do about them.
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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