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the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Emma Greene, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Roads are congested, rural areas are increasingly under threat of development and Mansfield is losing the small-town feel to which so many longtimers were accustomed.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Curt Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Spring break begins Monday for public schools across metro Atlanta, which means the roads and airport will be congested Friday with families trying to skip town for sun and fun.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For acne prevention and clearing, as well as less congested, smaller-looking pores, this serum is a standout product.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Roads are congested, rural areas are increasingly under threat of development and Mansfield is losing the small-town feel to which so many longtimers were accustomed.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Verb
The shifting weather conditions and the third-round holes that had to be contested Sunday kept things congested atop the leaderboard as seven different players had a share of first place at some point during the day.
—Curt Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Spring break begins Monday for public schools across metro Atlanta, which means the roads and airport will be congested Friday with families trying to skip town for sun and fun.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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The accident has renewed concerns about overcrowded vehicles used for school runs in the southern African country of around 15 million people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Their servers may also be overcrowded.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Justice Department was required to prove Lander knowingly and unreasonably obstructed the usual use of elevators and an elevator lobby.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Investigators allege renovation bosses used flammable scaffolding netting and foam boards, obstructed escape routes and falsified oversight records, putting profit over safety in the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Don't Ignore The Warning Signs A clogged bathroom sink is easier to prevent than to fix.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Then, replace indoor air filters since clogged filters can restrict airflow.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Powell tried to open the stall door, and then began fondling himself, frightening the 11-year-old, who tried to leave, but Powell blocked him from getting out.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a partial eclipse, in which only some of the sun’s light is blocked from view, will be seen across parts of Europe, Africa and North America.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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But when a leadership role becomes overloaded, the consequences don’t always show up immediately.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The same cities experience infrastructure that is simultaneously overloaded and underloaded depending on the day of the week.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Win or lose, the plays will be clipped incessantly, jammed into highlight reels or viral tweets, and B-roll of fans flooding the streets past subway stops adorned in Knicks colors and Timberlands will be plastered all over a thousand documentaries.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The idea is far-fetched in a state where Republicans are so dominant, but when church ended, the lines for signatures crept up the aisles and jammed the floral-scented foyer.—
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when many of us think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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No summer is complete without an overstuffed barbecue pork sandwich.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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The supporting drama categories remain the most crowded acting races, but still shows the long-term decline, which is staggering.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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