logjam

noun

log·jam ˈlȯg-ˌjam

ˈläg-

Synonyms of logjam next

: a jumble of logs jammed together in a watercourse

: deadlock, impasse

trying to break the logjam in negotiations

: blockage

: jam, crowd

logjam transitive verb

Examples of logjam in a Sentence

He was called in to try to break the logjam in the negotiations. the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look

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Not only would the Cardinals likely have to pivot to trading other players, but also Arenado’s presence at third base would create an infield logjam. —

Katie Woo, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 The six-month pause due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA work stoppages created a pipeline logjam at most streamers, including Netflix, for the second half of 2024 and 2025, further lengthening the gaps between seasons. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024 Reports The potential certainly exists for an infield logjam. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 Some subcontractors couldn’t meet their output quotas, creating huge production logjams when crucial parts weren’t available in the necessary sequence. —

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for logjam