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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
Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Set to open next month, the 104-acre facility is designed to move freight off highways and onto rail lines — a shift state and local leaders say could reduce the number of long-haul trucks clogging Atlanta's already congested interstates.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The reason Lakeland might be so popular could be due to its close connection to urban areas, while also not being congested.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Why This Matters Especially in Miami-Dade On South Florida’s congested roads, the risk of a crash is unfortunately higher.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Set to open next month, the 104-acre facility is designed to move freight off highways and onto rail lines — a shift state and local leaders say could reduce the number of long-haul trucks clogging Atlanta's already congested interstates.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Traffic patterns near Hard Rock Stadium can get congested immediately after major events, so building in extra time or waiting out the initial rush is a good idea.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The reason Lakeland might be so popular could be due to its close connection to urban areas, while also not being congested.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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The surrounding residential buildings are private homes, which keeps the beachfront from ever feeling overcrowded, even in high season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Winter clothing takes up valuable space, spring and summer items feel overcrowded, and closets become difficult to maintain.—
Laura VanSickle,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Access to the latter was restricted to residents and emergency responders Friday evening, according to the Stephenson County Sheriff, as roadways were obstructed by debris and structures were compromised.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Still facing charges are Heather Morrow and William Stanley, who are alleged to have obstructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at their office off Tyvola Centre Drive.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Check for clogged nozzles and alignment of nozzles.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Use a Nasal Saline Rinse Clear out clogged sinuses with a nasal saline rinse, Greenspan said.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Celtics also blocked three of the Sixers’ final four shots of the third, with Jordan Walsh, Brown and Vucevic all rejecting layups.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But keeping him blocked is easier said than done.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This can happen due to a power surge, an overloaded circuit, or a short in the system.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
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An indoor fire near The Alley at Latta Arcade that caused $5,000 in damages on Tuesday night was due to an overloaded electrical device, a Charlotte Fire Department spokesperson said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although both are incumbent Republicans, the Proposition 50 redistricting initiative from last November jammed them together vying for the 40th Congressional District in the June 2 primary.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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The sentencing changes are the latest in a slew of constitutional reforms jammed through by Bukele and his allies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ensemble and the current production are as comfortable at M Ensemble as the overstuffed couch at the center of the play’s set.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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This chair’s silhouette does all the relaxing for you, with its slanted back and overstuffed cushions.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene In these days of over-tourism in Florence, there is an increasingly compelling case to be made for choosing a base somewhat removed from the crowded centro storico, especially during the torrid summer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Analysts believe if barriers to entry come down and competition increases among videogame makers, so will the battle for eyeballs in a more crowded field.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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