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adjective

Definition of congestednext
as in overcrowded

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verb

past tense of congest
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
Adjective
The Illinois Tollway plans to reduce backups at the congested nexus by adding lanes to northbound and southbound I-355 in the Downers Grove area as well as ramp improvements. — Marni Pike, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 These are major commitments addressing safety, mobility, and freight reliability in one of Georgia's most congested corridors. — Monique John, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
The National League wild-card race is congested. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Those changes will help build the local pipeline and grow the game, but competition is getting congested. — Pj Green april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
  1. overcrowded
  2. obstructed
  3. clogged
  4. blocked
  5. overloaded
  6. jammed
  7. overstuffed
  8. crowded
Adjective
  • Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Many migrants arrive after crossing the Mediterranean in overcrowded boats and makeshift vessels.
    — Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of overcrowded
Verb
  • The road was so packed that his feet disappeared along the pavement, obstructed from view by those leading and those lagging behind.
    — Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • One of the suspects also assaulted and sprayed paint on a person, and when officers tried to detain the suspects several blocks away at Turk and Taylor streets, other people surrounded and obstructed the officers, police said.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • Streets became clogged as people waited outside venues hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Water leaks often occur when condensate drain lines become clogged or when components inside the system are malfunctioning.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of clogged
Verb
  • Luis Suarez’s first pass near the back line was blocked back to him.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Messi got at the end of a through ball in the box, was one-on-one with Vozinha, and the keeper blocked the legend’s shot with his mid-section.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of blocked
Adjective
  • This shows up in overloaded slides with way too much content.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal an overloaded filter.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Definition of overloaded
Verb
  • Auto traffic on the Intercity Viaduct (today’s Lewis and Clark Viaduct) jammed and came to a standstill.
    — Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Such drones can’t be jammed and have to be shot down one by one.
    — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 27 June 2026
Definition of jammed
Adjective
  • Between humid weather, overstuffed suitcases, and long travel days, wrinkle-resistant pieces that still feel breathable are essential.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when some people think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
Definition of overstuffed
Adjective
  • While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
    — Andrew Graham July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
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