congested
adjective
con·gest·ed
kən-ˈje-stəd 
1
: extremely or excessively full or crowded
… 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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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
At Monday’s meeting, Blowers noted the benefits of the devices, as well as their potential safety issues — like individuals operating the equipment in an unsafe manner, riding too close to pedestrians or in congested areas on sidewalks and disregarding traffic control devices.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
That means everything from hotspots and hidden gems are less congested, have more flexibility, and offer more budget-friendly rates.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
When skin starts feeling slick or congested, Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads help restore balance.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
At Monday’s meeting, Blowers noted the benefits of the devices, as well as their potential safety issues — like individuals operating the equipment in an unsafe manner, riding too close to pedestrians or in congested areas on sidewalks and disregarding traffic control devices.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
That means everything from hotspots and hidden gems are less congested, have more flexibility, and offer more budget-friendly rates.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
When skin starts feeling slick or congested, Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads help restore balance.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
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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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