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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The three most congested cities were Istanbul, Mexico City and Chicago.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Heaps also needs to add more roster depth, given the prospect of between seven and 12 midweek games – nearly triple last season – with a more congested schedule and a midseason break for the World Cup.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
In a more congested low-Earth orbit, that lost information adds up and some of it can never be recovered.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
Certain formulas can even help clear congested pores, allowing your products to penetrate more deeply.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Heaps also needs to add more roster depth, given the prospect of between seven and 12 midweek games – nearly triple last season – with a more congested schedule and a midseason break for the World Cup.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
In a more congested low-Earth orbit, that lost information adds up and some of it can never be recovered.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
Certain formulas can even help clear congested pores, allowing your products to penetrate more deeply.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congested. Accessed 19 Dec. 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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