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logjam

[lawg-jam, log-] / ˈlɔgˌdʒæm, ˈlɒg- /

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delay n.
gridlock n.
retardation n.
traffic jam n.

NOUN

delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie up

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern holdup putting off retardment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

WEAK

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

NOUN

gridlock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bottleneck congestion impasse

STRONG

barrier blockage clog obstacle stoppage

Antonyms

STRONG

clearance opening

NOUN

retardation

Synonyms

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detainment detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holdup impediment interval jam lag lingering moratorium obstruction postponement problem procrastination prorogation remission reprieve setback showstopper stall stay stop stoppage surcease suspension tie up wait

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern loitering putting off retardment tarrying

Antonyms

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning boon boost continuation go help liberation promotion start support

NOUN

traffic jam

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blockage bottleneck congestion gridlock roadblock rush hour

WEAK

jam traffic congestion

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But for years, the biggest logjam has been delays in releasing patients who have completed treatment.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The AI race has started a scramble for electricity that has created a logjam to connect to the power grid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

This logjam of disappointments has raised a previously unthinkable possibility: a playoff participant with more regular-season losses than wins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

Rather wud I have perished in a logjam thin to've indured this ingratichood.

From Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War by Finley Peter Dunne

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