as in overcrowded
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as in obstructed
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Colin Millar, New York Times, 18 June 2025
With a width of just 79 cm (31 in), the vehicle should be able to zip through congested city streets with relative ease, and should also be a fairly easy park – standing upright without a kickstand.
—Paul Ridden
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2025
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Ipswich congested the midfield well (particularly in the first half), meaning United’s attempts to play two-touch, pass-and-move football lacked finesse.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Newcastle United With Newcastle back in the Champions League, Eddie Howe’s side will prioritise putting points on the board early with one eye on a congested mid-season run of games.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 18 June 2025
With a width of just 79 cm (31 in), the vehicle should be able to zip through congested city streets with relative ease, and should also be a fairly easy park – standing upright without a kickstand.
—Paul Ridden
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2025
Verb
Traffic in the evening is predicted to be congested.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Ipswich congested the midfield well (particularly in the first half), meaning United’s attempts to play two-touch, pass-and-move football lacked finesse.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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This week, Ben and Max bring on the Morning Edition host to talk about NPR’s battle with the Trump administration, the role of public radio in an overcrowded media landscape, and why local journalism matters more than ever.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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The park was created after a large fire in 1835 devastated an overcrowded tenement on the site.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yoon apologized for his brief martial law decree, but later doubled down and defended the move, arguing the liberal party obstructed his political agenda.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
8 Mar. 2025
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Police blocked off the intersection of Eighth and State streets for several hours to allow officials to investigate.—
Chris Ramirez,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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The district government blocked the temple’s construction.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The rally, organized by unions representing area federal employees, jammed the sidewalk across from the Internal Revenue Service campus at midday.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Much Ado About Nothing, staged like a 1980s disco, has fared better with a joyful company led by the zestful duo of Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell playing to houses jammed to the rafters.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The crowded marketplace this offseason would appear to be one of those circumstances.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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At the very least, eyes across a crowded room and all that.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Sweets and Desserts Many sweets, such as desserts, contain butter or oils rich in saturated fats.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
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Which reminds me of films like the recent Flash (though, again, more saturated and less bland).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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