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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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
The event will showcase singing groups, holiday photo stations, a gourmet hot chocolate bar, activities for kids and vendors with specialty holiday gifts for sale including custom clothing and jewelry, gift sets, soaps and balms, jams and jellies, Christmas ornaments, toys and more.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 Dec. 2024
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Harrowing surveillance footage shows the man shoot Thompson in the back, then fire three more times, at one point pausing to coolly clear a jam in his pistol, before continuing to fire.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
The event will showcase singing groups, holiday photo stations, a gourmet hot chocolate bar, activities for kids and vendors with specialty holiday gifts for sale including custom clothing and jewelry, gift sets, soaps and balms, jams and jellies, Christmas ornaments, toys and more.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
Weather warnings and watches around the US National weather radar
Travel records are also in forecast
Anything that jams up flights would be coming at a historically bad time.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jam
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Early 2021: Shipping snarls and worker shortages from the coronavirus pandemic continue to hurt supply.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Several storm systems were forecast in the Bay Area over this weekend into next week, potentially creating snarls for those on the roads or in the air, said National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Merchant.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The McRib features boneless pork slathered with tangy barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Plus a food menu that leans heavily on Irish classics such as sausage rolls with curry mayo and Branston pickle, seafood chowder, ham and cheese toasties and crispy fish and chips.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Freshly baked bagels are stuffed with pizza toppings like Buffalo chicken or Philly cheesesteak.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Clemson drove down the field to continue its attempt at a comeback, but the Tigers were stuffed on a fourth and goal from the 1.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Researchers came to those conclusions by examining an apnea-hypopnea index, or AHI, which records the number of times per hour a person’s breathing shows a restricted or completely blocked airway.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Naloxone works by pushing the fentanyl molecules off the brain’s opioid receptors and then blocking any further fentanyl from attaching to the receptors.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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May the holidays be filled with joy, laughter and a minimum of stress.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Having not started life at Arsenal quite as fiercely as many fans had hoped or expected since her transfer in 2023, Russo is increasingly filling the expectations that were placed upon her.Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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That's something Republicans in the Senate have pushed back on.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lock then made two starts before the heel and elbow injuries pushed DeVito back into the starting role.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With the consumer behavior of Millennials and Gen-Z—combined with the rising ethnic population and increasing buying power of Boomers—iconic brands, as well as emerging brands, face a dilemma around who to focus on, how to position themselves and where to invest for the best return on investment.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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These black eyes on California are critical dilemmas.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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As is typical in India, the bus was jam-packed with fragrant humanity, and I was squeezed into an aisle holding on for dear life as the bus lurched its way through town.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Working in batches, place grated potatoes and onion in a kitchen towel; squeeze firmly over a medium bowl to remove excess liquid.Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Jam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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