CONGEST Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

congest

verb

kən-ˈjest

Definition of congest

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 Blocking one chokepoint diverts traffic to others, congesting alternatives. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for congest

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But doing so means obstructing the inner part of the corona, which harbors the most important processes that underpin the puzzling phenomena of the sun’s upper atmosphere.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
The jury also found her guilty of petty misdemeanor charges of obstructing federal property, disrupting government officials’ duties and failing to comply with officials’ orders.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

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Amazon had proposed a 600-acre campus on land Trenton hoped to annex; the ban effectively blocks that plan, according to local news.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Mido, the jerk who blocks your progress in Kokiri Forest, has been subtly rewritten from bully to overbearing but well-intentioned boss.

— James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

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