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adjective

ˈwejd

Definition of wedged

as in stuck

firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge the pebble in the heel of his shoe was pretty well wedged

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wedged

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verb

past tense of wedge

as in crammed

to fit (people or things) into a tight space managed to wedge one last book onto the bookshelf

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The rest of Chung’s edit features plenty more outwear, as well as a tartan gilet, stripped knits, and a wedged wellington boot—all speaking to Chung’s own personal style, with a campaign shot by Tim Walker that was inspiration by Chung’s festival looks through the years. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025 The custom footwear, which resembled a wedged bootie, sparked a wave of admiration from fans on X, with many commenting that it's bound to set a new trend. —Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

The clogs have a subtle wedged heel for support, which many people say helps with issues like plantar fasciitis. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024 Style yours with a belt at the waist to accentuate your figure, and add a pair of wedged heels in black if your dress is colorful. —Essence, 10 July 2024 Find a middle ground with a pair like these from Cole Haan, which have the slightest bit of a wedged heel (a mere quarter-inch) to give you height, plus cushioned foam soles that are guaranteed to tackle the Amalfi Coast’s variety of terrain. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024 For a night out with friends, take the plunge with a little black dress and an oversized blazer, but don’t forget to add a pair of wedged boots. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024 The gap on the Flip 4 gives it a slightly wedged shape that's 0.63 inches at its thinnest, making the Flip 5's svelte size all the more impressive. —Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 26 July 2023 When tightly wedged plates build up enough stress, one of them either slips sideways or slides beneath another, releasing a massive amount of energy that shakes the earth above. —Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 17 Feb. 2023

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The theater — the first built specifically for a Blue Man production — will be on the east side of the complex, facing Universal Boulevard and wedged between two of the gigantic support posts for the Orlando Eye observation wheel. —Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025 The narrow ride is wedged between the park’s soundstages and Music Plaza Stage, where visitors frequently stop to watch the dramatic drop of Rockit. —Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 Back to this liminal week wedged and contorted between two of the year’s biggest holidays. —Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Use the compact portable vacuum with crevice and brush attachments, ideal for dusting hard-to-reach areas or sucking up crumbs wedged in couch cushions and car seats. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 And there was this tiny little area that had a small stage, kinda wedged in between a couple of bars. —Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024 The innocent young man hasn’t yet earned his stripes as a true friki, and thus the film takes the shape of a coming-of-age tale wedged into this historical context rather than focusing on those already fully jaded by their harsh circumstances. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024 Two people were reported to be trapped in vehicles including a woman who called 911 and said her black Toyota Corolla was wedged under a Geico truck. —Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024 The time Muriel’s directions led to their campervan becoming wedged in a Verona sidestreet. —Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024

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This prevents dormant accounts with unlimited access from becoming potential security risks over a period of time, ensuring tighter control over permissions.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The space is tight, and tall people should be aware, though Natalia said when doing a floor workout, taller people lay diagonally.

— Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025

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