JAMMED Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

jammed 1 of 2

adjective

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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jammed

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verb

past tense of jam

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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as in pushed

to force one's way several more people jammed into the bus even though there was hardly room to stand

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Adjective

When those signals are blocked, disrupted or deliberately jammed, vehicles may need other methods to maintain reliable navigation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Riders had to evacuate its log ride on seven separate occasions because of issues such as boats colliding or becoming jammed and smoke coming from a malfunctioning part of the ride. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Investigators said that the co-pilot carried out the attack with what's called a crash axe — a lightweight emergency tool stored in the cockpit to break through panels or jammed doors in the event of a crash. — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 By weaving lasercomm links across space, airborne and terrestrial nodes alongside existing fiber and RF, leaders create self-healing mesh networks that guarantee mission-critical throughput even when primary links are severed or jammed. — Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 With the Yankees already log-jammed with first-base/DH types — Stanton can’t play the outfield anymore — Boone added that the former MVP would probably be used as a pinch-hitter, if anything. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 There are a number of ways to find your way if GPS is jammed, spoofed, or just isn't there. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 Mark Arnott, who moved his martial arts studio into an Art Deco building on Colorado Boulevard over a decade ago, wonders how the area will handle any influx of traffic since the neighborhood gets jammed when the 134 Freeway is backed up. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Residents described idling in traffic as roads became jammed with evacuees. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Not since Lou Reed jammed 26 dollars in his hand has a group so believably articulated the crescendo and contours of a high, alongside the mundanity, side quests, and thousand-yard stares, too. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 Tucker was jammed by an Aaron Ashby pitch, flying out to short center field for the second out. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Almost 20,000 fans jammed South Side Park III, and thousands waited in the streets. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Today the groves of thuja are interrupted with summer mansions and the sandy parking lot by the beach is jammed with cars, but the mountains are still mountains and the long lake still stretches far away between them. — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026 The Rangers announced the devastating news on Saturday following a scary injury in which the 30-year-old’s right skate jammed into the post while gliding across his crease in the first period. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 At the checkpoint, the man allegedly attempted to fire his pistol, but the gun jammed, according to Aaron. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 The individual then attempted to fire his pistol, but the gun jammed. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026 Toronto traffic was relentless, the streets jammed, and cyclists zipping among the halting cars posed a hazard to unwary pedestrians. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jammed

Adjective

Taylor received the medication in four pre-filled syringes, but wanted a lower dose.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have introduced or passed legislation penalizing the practice and requiring employers to disclose hiring timelines or remove filled postings, while Texas has opened its own investigation into a major job board.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of filled

Adjective

Those who don’t will be accused of failing to adjust or even stuck in the old days.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Pavel Dorofeyev, the team’s most notable trade acquisition over the summer, came close on several occasions but remained stuck on two goals for the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of stuck

Verb

While today’s cinema listings are crammed with sequels and remakes, with the watching experience couched in discourse and then discourse about the discourse, the best ’90s films were for the most part true originals.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
This 1478 piece set is essentially two dioramas crammed into a single display piece.

— Ian Stokes, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of crammed

Verb

Although the mattress developed some minor misshaping after a month of heavy use, Moon still thinks it’s packed with value.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Seeing the ancient Piazza San Michele packed with people, and witnessing those genuine encounters between the cast and the audience.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of packed

Verb

The organization built a political presence in Texas with lobbying and legislative testimony as the state pushed back on transgender ideology in recent years.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
If elected, the younger Bolsonaro, who comports himself as a more moderate version of his father, has been clear on his plans not only to secure his father’s freedom but to punish the top figures in the judiciary who pushed for his prosecution.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pushed

Adjective

With Election Day approaching, California voters are facing a crowded ballot and competing claims about what the state's propositions would do.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
The International Monetary Fund warned this month that growing leverage, crowded positions and correlated selling from hedge funds could create potential stability risks.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of crowded

Adjective

Opinion polls predict tight race Domestically, Vucic has pledged higher pensions and public sector salaries, investment in state healthcare and subsidies for young couples.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Both parties expect whoever wins in November to do so by a tight margin in a state of 738,000 people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

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