JAMMING Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

jamming

verb

present participle of jam

as in cramming

to fit (people or things) into a tight space jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper

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as in blocking

to prevent passage through by filling with something firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons

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as in filling

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained the inn will jam a guest's picnic basket with an array of tempting foods

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as in pushing

to force one's way several more people jammed into the bus even though there was hardly room to stand

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Recent Examples of jamming At that point, onboard autonomy takes over, making control link jamming largely irrelevant, Azhnyuk said. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 There have been instances historically of drones crash-landing throughout the conflict due to electronic jamming as both Ukraine and Russia have used jamming to defend against incoming drones. — CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Drones are vulnerable to jamming and require constant recharging, which, because of their thermal signatures, electromagnetic signals, and charging noises, can give away troop positions. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 Several members of the Kardashian-Jenner family, including her uncle Rob Kardashian, aunt Khloé Kardashian and grandmother Kris Jenner, posted pictures on their Instagram Stories jamming to her new music, PEOPLE previously reported. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 He’s been jamming with The Internet again, his collective with childhood friends Syd and Matt Martians, who emerged from the Odd Future nexus to become a pacesetting act for young R&B and hip-hop fans. — Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Growing up, Tanner Dane and his best-friends-turned-bandmates used to spend hours and hours jamming in his Elgin attic. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 In the video, the rocker struts around in stage dressed in all black with slick white boots, jamming on his guitar. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 The device uses a pealess design, which means there are fewer moving parts inside, and the risk of them jamming from sand or dust is much smaller. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

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Verb

The network had a two-way smuggling route between Algeria and Spain, transporting drugs to the African nation and cramming boats with migrants for the return trip to Spanish coastal towns, Spain’s Civil Guard said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The situation is also symptomatic of broader strains on the country's higher education system, where grossly limited spots leave millions cramming for months, or even years, and high-stakes entrance exams leave many of them burnt out and in debt.

— Sakshi Dayal, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of cramming

Verb

The novelty vending machines mold souvenir sculptures — a train car, a gorilla, a bust of Abraham Lincoln — in under a minute, filling a two-sided mold with hot plastic, then hollowing it out with compressed air.

— Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Mauricio Dubon, meanwhile, was expected to continue filling a super-utility role while remaining in the lineup regularly.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of filling

Verb

The state last week filed documents pushing back on Murdaugh’s request to send DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails to an independent laboratory for more advanced testing.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
As thousands of car enthusiasts prepare to descend on Metro Detroit for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise, a Michigan lawmaker is pushing legislation to crack down on excessively loud vehicles.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pushing

Verb

Washington is trying to choke Iran's ability to get its crude out while Tehran is squeezing the artery through which everybody else's crude gets through.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Chances are you answer emails while sitting in meetings, listen to podcasts while exercising, scroll your phone while standing in line and congratulate ourselves for squeezing more into every hour.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of squeezing

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Marcos Moreno, 61, has been charged with one count each of failure to report a crash resulting in death, leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, and obstructing justice.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
That was followed by Foster City police stating Thursday that a person has been booked on suspicion of causing a fire that injured firefighters, and obstructing police and fire investigators probing the blaze.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstructing

Verb

Smaller particles can release mechanical stress more effectively, but increasing surface area can also promote unwanted reactions with the electrolyte and reduce packing density.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling to explore the missing room accessories and items to consider packing for your next hotel visit, from travel-size humidifiers to non-slip socks.

— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of packing

Verb

In response, Diez brought up Schaeffler’s plant in South Carolina, where Digit is working right now, loading greasy machine parts into an industrial washer.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox were limited to one run in the bottom of the 11th despite loading the bases with one out.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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