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as in packed
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
a film jam-packed with spectacular action sequences
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the jam-packed placement of the chicken pieces in the frying pan prevented them from browning properly
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as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
we jam-packed the box with goodies for our sick friend
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Over the decades, dust has blown the contaminated soil off the bases and abundant rains have pushed the dioxin into waterways and the densely packed surrounding neighborhoods, contaminating fish as well as ducks and chicken that people raise for food.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
17 Mar. 2025 -
Following a 2-1 win in the Estadio La Ceramica, Ancelotti again returned to the theme of having a packed calendar and little recovery time.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The key to standing out in a crowded marketplace is crafting a narrative that makes the case for why your diverse experiences and strengths are assets.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The celebrity tequila world is over-saturated, to say the least, but there are some brands in this crowded field that are actually worth checking out.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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His social media is filled with rocket ship emojis and images of him as a sort of religious icon for the church of Bitcoin.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to those in the industry, there is little oversight for the demolition of homes filled with dangerous building materials.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That hypothetical journey would have faced formidable obstacles including mountains, rivers and dense forests, and may have taken about eight months.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As the film progresses and the soundproof, indestructible walls of the vehicle close in tighter, the look and feel of the film intensifies and continues to build as Hopkins’ William becomes increasingly psychotic, using the programmed vehicle to, basically, torture its captive.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Callender promises the plot didn’t suffer as a result of tighter purse strings.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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Paint the windows: Paint the windows as normal, allowing the paint to overflow onto the liquid masking area to ensure full coverage of the wood.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Boston will take a slightly different approach by announcing the name in a few weeks and the full crest in the summer.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the posters and on the site, a two-word phrase — which fans have speculated is the title of Cyrus’ next album — is spelled out in thick white letters.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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The toughest part involved fishing some stiff, thick wire through a space between the coolant tank and a metal bracket (which the manual warned about).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Jam-packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jam-packed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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