Thesaurus results for LOGJAM

logjam

noun

ˈlȯg-ˌjam

Definition of logjam

as in jam

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look

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as in halt

a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in efforts to break the logjam in the talks between union and management

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Recent Examples of logjam Historians say there was enough wood in that logjam to build 20,000 three-bedroom homes. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Every link in the aviation chain — airlines, planemakers, seat suppliers and regulators — is eager to clear the logjam. — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Space Coast options to process satellites is limited, and has already faced logjams that can delay missions. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 With a potential logjam coming, could the Yankees move García around the infield? — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logjam

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Noun

But in reality, the carving occurs in fits and spurts, when floods carry huge boulders that gouge out streambeds and jam cobbles into the bedrock.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Everything is made in-house, from the syrups down to the jam.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of jam

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Iran however said a supertanker that had caught fire over the weekend had struck two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, bringing it to a halt.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Upon arrival, Gideon slowly grows more suspicious of the theories as to why their 30-year friendship screeched to such an abrupt halt, but also of the reports of Gillian’s fatal accident.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

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New restaurants and retail shops in the development, besides more residents, would also increase congestion on an already major north-south thoroughfare, according to those opposed to the project.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026
Schumann adds that guests absorbed in their phones while walking around the ship are often less aware of their surroundings, creating unnecessary congestion and even safety concerns.

— Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of congestion

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The jury on Wednesday handed Massachusetts Superior Court Judge William Sullivan its second deadlock notice, alerting the court that the nine women and three men could not reach a unanimous decision on Clancy’s fate.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Retired Massachusetts Superior Judge Jack Lu told Fox News Digital that the deadlock note doesn't necessarily signal a mistrial is likely, and said a verdict is still possible.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of deadlock

Noun

The harm caused by the delays spurred immigration attorneys and advocates in the state to send a letter to Chief Judge Sul Ozerden in March about the habeas bottleneck.

— Carla Astudillo, ProPublica, 3 Sep. 2026
The average price of diesel gas hit its highest level Wednesday since the Iran war started as a global supply bottleneck tightens and seasonal demand is poised to rise.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of bottleneck

Noun

The rule comes alongside months of gridlock for the SAVE America Act, the GOP's signature piece of election reform that would require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Seroka cited that there have not been any ships backed up at the port’s harbor in the five years since the San Pedro Bay gateways experienced severe congestion throughout the global trade gridlock experienced in 2021.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of gridlock

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But lawmakers of both parties are eager to avoid another impasse and would prefer to get back to their districts to campaign before the election.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
However, almost as quickly as talks between the parties hit an impasse, Spyder went on the offense and sued Mementum.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

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