sandwiching

Definition of sandwichingnext
present participle of sandwich
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

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Recent Examples of sandwiching Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who won four straight world titles from 2021 to 2024, has had a sixth and an eighth sandwiching a DNF (did not finish). David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 Lucibello’s version features two layers of puff pastry and pastry cream sandwiching a layer of tender cake. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026 If that’s the case for you, try sandwiching muted tones like mustard and mauve between lighter, brighter pastels. Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026 Their early departure, however, has raised questions of NASA's ability to handle the logistics of sandwiching the Crew-11 return and Crew-12's launch around what is arguably NASA's biggest mission in over 50 years. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Povec has successfully miniaturized this automotive tech, sandwiching it into a sleek frame. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026 Harbaugh and Stanford defeated Carroll and the Trojans in Pac-12 games in 2007 and 2009, sandwiching a loss in 2008. Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 Generations of people have made this gooey treat around the campfire, toasting marshmallows to perfection (or burnt, as some prefer), adding chocolate and sandwiching them between graham crackers. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025 Nottingham Forest host Brentford and West Ham, sandwiching a trip to Crystal Palace, who could well be fatigued given their European commitments. Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandwiching
Verb
  • If a dozen new works over four days isn’t enough, try cramming 50 plays by 50 playwrights into a single day.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
  • The Halfday Convertible 2-in-1 Garment Duffel Bag will help avoid cramming extra clothes into your main bag, which usually leads to everything getting messy and disorganized.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • From truckers to commuters, gasoline prices are squeezing budgets across the country.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The university is scheduled to replace the turf in July, squeezing into a tight window of summer events.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Cook County medical examiner’s office found that the fatal shot pierced Rivera’s skin near her left armpit and traveled through both her lungs, wedging itself in her ribs, autopsy records show.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Water flossers can help remove impacted food from around bridges and wires, places where wedging floss might be uncomfortable or difficult.
    Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Edgar Quero got hit by a pitch, loading the bases for Andrew Benintendi.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But there’s also an imbalance created with loading up that Cirelli line, which is that Point’s unit is far less dangerous.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the weekend, some fans have shared videos showing audience members turning their screenings into full-on dance parties, jamming along to Jackson's classic songs in the theater.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
  • John Carlson recovered one shot and attempted another, jamming the puck low for Granlund.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Sandwiching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwiching. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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