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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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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Recent Examples of wedged
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
Cougar Shoes collaborated with interior designer and artist Jill Malek to create a collection of waterproof Chelsea boots that feature a wedged heel and a lugged sole that provides extra grip on wet surfaces.
—Zoe Malin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
For several days, tug boats have been working away to dig around and pull out the most wedged part of the ship.
—Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021
New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
With planes flying at capacity this year, passengers are already on edge — wedged into ever-smaller spaces and given minimal food and beverages.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
On their best nights, the two slept in a tent wedged onto narrow shelves of rock and snow.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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
Cougar Shoes collaborated with interior designer and artist Jill Malek to create a collection of waterproof Chelsea boots that feature a wedged heel and a lugged sole that provides extra grip on wet surfaces.
—Zoe Malin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
For several days, tug boats have been working away to dig around and pull out the most wedged part of the ship.
—Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2021
Verb
The floor plan includes a full-width rear bathroom that appears to add a little extra space and comfort over the small, claustrophobic bathroom compartments many camper vans have wedged between furnishings.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
With planes flying at capacity this year, passengers are already on edge — wedged into ever-smaller spaces and given minimal food and beverages.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
On their best nights, the two slept in a tent wedged onto narrow shelves of rock and snow.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wedged
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The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race.Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Leonel Talavera and her opponent, Vanesa Estrella, are locked in a tight race for Area 5.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Other recalls have involved faulty wipers, loose trim, and jammed accelerator pedals.Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Crowds jammed the dollar store for snacks and chips.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Plus, the sandwich has Big Mac sauce, cheese, lettuce and pickles sandwiched between a sesame seed bun.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The All My Children alum shared the news on Instagram later that September with a photo of the baby boy sandwiched between his mom and dad.Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Typically containers can be loaded directly from ships onto trucks, but they are also often stacked on port grounds waiting to be picked up and moved.Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The engineering—sky-high bridges, long tunnels in which passenger cars are loaded onto trains—is impressive, but the views are what seal the deal.Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Wedged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wedged. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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