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
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 May 2025
The higher fines will apply to the new congested business district in NoDa and the parts of uptown already designated as a congested business district.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 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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Verb
The best and worst times to drive during the 2025 Memorial Day weekend
Drivers can expect roads to be the most congested during afternoon drives during Memorial Day weekend, according to transportation data and insights company INRIX.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 May 2025
The higher fines will apply to the new congested business district in NoDa and the parts of uptown already designated as a congested business district.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
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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
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
Verb
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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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Doubs will attempt to do that in a crowded wide receiver room where Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks return, and rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams could be immediate contributors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Hernandez said she is focused on winning her own reelection bid in a crowded field.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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But that’s because there are a finite number of vegetable oils that provide the essential saturated and unsaturated fats that babies require.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Both tacos and sliders have the potential for containing excessive calories and saturated fats.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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