congest

verb

kən-ˈjest How to pronounce congest (audio)
Definition of congestnext
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 However, both of these locations are largely built out or congested with other launch companies. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Fixture calendars are already congested, elite players are at their limits, broadcast and sponsor money is not unlimited. — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Nearby gear shop Mudroom supplies the hotel with e-bikes, which can often be more efficient for getting around in summer when roads are congested with traffic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 With other satellites already congesting the orbit, the quiet darkness of the night sky may soon become a luxury of the past. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for congest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congest
  1. obstruct
  2. block
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  • Abiy's office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said that the latest fighting ended in its defeat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Abiy’s office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said the latest fighting ended in its defeat.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstruct
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  • Antetokounmpo also blocked a Noah Clowney dunk attempt a few minutes later, and then got the ball back for a spinning finger roll on the other end.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • As Wrigley View Rooftop sees it, there’s no limiting principle allowing one sports business to block a neighbor from selling seats with a view.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of block

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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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