dammed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of dammednext
as in blocked

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dammed

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verb

past tense of dam
1
as in obstructed
to prevent passage through by filling with something ice floes were damming the river

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2
as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain dam up the pipes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dammed
  1. blocked
  2. filled
  3. obstructed
  4. jammed
  5. congested
  6. closed
Verb
  • First, Denver had a game-winning field goal at Kansas City blocked in the final second of Sunday’s 16-14 loss.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Four days later, about 90 minutes before the Spartans were to play New Mexico, a San Jose State official blocked Batie-Smoose from entering the Spartan gym, telling her she was suspended indefinitely and must leave campus immediately, the lawsuit alleged.
    Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of blocked
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  • The trio’s dynamic led to a production process filled with experimentation, where each person contributed to shaping the song’s emotional depth.
    Tiana DeNicola, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While dozens of schools are under-filled, just as many are too crowded.
    Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of filled
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  • There is more programming ahead about the importance of battleground states, how to get others in the community to vote, the rules for early voting and how to ensure your rights are not obstructed at the ballot box.
    Alphonso David, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of obstructed
Verb
  • Other recalls have involved faulty wipers, loose trim, and jammed accelerator pedals.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Crowds jammed the dollar store for snacks and chips.
    Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of jammed
Adjective
  • Los Angeles looks to connect LAX to a metro option While a fair amount of customer complaining involving Los Angeles International Airport transportation revolves around the congested ride sharing stop LAX-IT, a less noticeable struggle is finding connecting public transportation.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Anosmia—the absence of the sense of smell—can feel like a significant loss during a stuffy, congested cold.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of congested
Adjective
  • No firefighters or residents were injured, but traffic in the area remains closed.
    Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The cover—a monochrome portrait of Jobs, closed hand to chin, with a multicolor Fortune logo layered over it—has become an instantly recognizable icon of tech.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of closed
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dammed

dammed (up)

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