congested
adjective
con·gest·ed
kən-ˈje-stəd 
1
: extremely or excessively full or crowded
The trains ferried orphaned and abandoned kids from the congested East to new families and new lives in the heartland.
… it must be clear that the continuance is not being granted solely because of the court's congested calendar.—
The National Law Journal
The National Law JournalUnder the pressure of the weather conditions, congested traffic and wind shear, the crew never was able to stabilize the airplane on the ILS approach into JFK and had to execute a missed approach.—Patrick R. Veillette
Patrick R. Veillette2
medical
: containing an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus
congested lungs/sinuses
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The Supreme Court won't decide whether American Airlines should have been allowed to partner with JetBlue Airways, a venture the airline said benefited travelers in the congested Northeast.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Rodrygo has managed to combine with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior with shorter passes in congested areas, like the left half-space, which, based on much of the 2024-25 season, would benefit Arsenal hugely.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 12 June 2025
Its goal is to expand the rural lane road, which often becomes congested during emergencies and is the only exit from the city for some residents.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
When an airport becomes too congested for air traffic control to handle, or if there is another issue, like bad weather or runway construction, the FAA may issue a ground delay, which slows the flow of arrivals into that airport until the airspace is less congested.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Rodrygo has managed to combine with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior with shorter passes in congested areas, like the left half-space, which, based on much of the 2024-25 season, would benefit Arsenal hugely.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 12 June 2025
Its goal is to expand the rural lane road, which often becomes congested during emergencies and is the only exit from the city for some residents.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
When an airport becomes too congested for air traffic control to handle, or if there is another issue, like bad weather or runway construction, the FAA may issue a ground delay, which slows the flow of arrivals into that airport until the airspace is less congested.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congested. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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congested
adjective
con·gest·ed
kən-ˈjes-təd
: containing an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus
congested mucous membranes
congested lungs
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