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the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Matthew Stafford trusts Parkinson, and the 27-year-old tight end’s size is tailor-made for scoring touchdowns in the congested red zone.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Today's transmission system is congested, like a highway with too much traffic, Wheeler said.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Of the several dozen fans across the grounds that Sportico spoke with, the vast majority shared the sentiment that the grounds pass is still good value, despite the wait times to get into certain courts and overly congested spaces.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Matthew Stafford trusts Parkinson, and the 27-year-old tight end’s size is tailor-made for scoring touchdowns in the congested red zone.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
In addition to the turnpike that runs near the stadium, I-95, I-595 and surrounding surface streets including Northwest 199th Street and 27th Avenue will be congested with game day fans heading to the stadium as early as three hours before kickoff.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Today's transmission system is congested, like a highway with too much traffic, Wheeler said.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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Dylan Law said the immigrants moving to North Texas on H-1B visas have caused schools to be overcrowded and are changing the character of the region.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Often, volunteers and animal rescuers post social media pleas like the ones Wright responded to, in a race against time to save dogs from potentially being euthanized to make space in the overcrowded shelters.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under her watch, Americans have been murdered in cold blood, DHS has obstructed lawful congressional oversight, dismissed credible reports of abuse, carried out an extreme agenda that tears families apart and destabilizes communities.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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David Schenker, senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, testified that while Hezbollah has been weakened militarily, the pace of disarmament remains slow and obstructed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On top of that, clogged air filters make your home dustier and worsen allergies.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Specifically, Kollar-Kotelly permanently blocked two provisions of the executive order that sought to impose proof-of-citizenship rules.—
Tom Verdin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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During the clash, protestors threw water bottles and blocked the garage area in the loading dock with a dumpster as some form of chemical irritant was repeatedly deployed.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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San Diego police estimated that 48,000 automobiles jammed city streets as a crowd of over 60,000 people — the largest in the city’s history — jammed the parade route from Dutch Flats to City Stadium.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Clarke jammed in Adrian Kempe's centering pass at the left post with Kuemper off for an extra attacker.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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My niece reminded me how seamlessly packing cubes can take an overstuffed suitcase and transform it into an easy-to-sort home for my many essentials.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Reverse hangers and mug audits offer easy ways to declutter wardrobes and overstuffed cabinets.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But a crowded Democratic field increases the chances that two Republicans and no Democrats make it past the June primary.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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