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Another word for jam

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Verb

  1. To fill to excess by compressing or squeezing tightly

    See also:

    tighten

    full

Noun

  1. A cessation of normal activity, caused by an accident or strike, for example

    See also:

    continue

  2. A difficult, often embarrassing situation or condition

    See also:

    easy

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Another word for jam

Noun

  1. Preserves

    See also:

    jelly

  2. *A troublesome situation

    See also:

    predicament

    difficulty

Verb

  1. To force one's way

    See also:

    push

    press

  2. To pack full

    See also:

    pack

    compress

    bar

  3. To interfere with radio signals

    See also:

    confuse

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Sentence Examples

  • He hesitated and spread some jam on his toast.

  • In an effort to release the log jam, Dean gave his stepfather a hand with the moving.

  • She put an arm against the door jam and rested her forehead on her arm.

  • He leaned against the barn door jam and frowned at her.

  • He leaned one shoulder against the door jam and frowned down at her.

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