Synonyms for logjam
ˈlɔgˌdʒæm, ˈlɒg-log·jam

Princeton's WordNet

1. logjamnoun

   any stoppage attributable to unusual activity

   "the legislation ran into a logjam"

2. logjamnoun

   an immovable mass of logs blocking a river

Matched Categories

1. • Mass
   • Stoppage

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1. List of paraphrases for "logjam":

   impasse, deadlock, stalemate, jam, stagnation

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1. Craig Packer:

   It's not like there's so much else away from this to compete, but it's going to be a bit of a logjam.

2. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo:

   They bought the machine, they have the machine, they have the test, but they need the reagents to do a higher volume of tests, that's the logjam we are in.

3. Tim Quinlan:

   The problem continues to be sourcing the input components and the skilled workers that remain in short supply, but there is evidence that the logjam is beginning to break up.

4. Mark Gregory:

   When walking into an event, it's human nature to gravitate to our right and move around the room counterclockwise, that's everyone else's instinct too, which is why there's often a logjam by the front door.

5. Chuck Schumer:

   There is no doubt about it: it’s time to clear the runway for President Biden’s choice for FAA administrator, Phil Washington. With recent events, including airline troubles and last week’s tech problem, this agency needs a leader confirmed by the Senate immediately, i intend to break this logjam, work to hold a hearing for Mr. Washington, where he can detail his experience and answer questions and then work towards a speedy Senate confirmation.