as in to obstruct
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congest
Traffic to enter and exit the subdivision is often congested during rush hour.
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March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Traffic patterns near Hard Rock Stadium can get congested immediately after major events, so building in extra time or waiting out the initial rush is a good idea.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The reason Lakeland might be so popular could be due to its close connection to urban areas, while also not being congested.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Traffic patterns near Hard Rock Stadium can get congested immediately after major events, so building in extra time or waiting out the initial rush is a good idea.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The reason Lakeland might be so popular could be due to its close connection to urban areas, while also not being congested.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Lopez Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The envoy has the authority to change laws and replace officials who are seen as obstructing efforts at postwar reconciliation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The big guy in the doorway stretched out his arms, his hands gripping both sides of the knotty pine planks on either side of the door frame, his body filling the space, blocking our way out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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