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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
Overall, the two have reported higher passenger counts as regional travelers have sought relief from South Florida’s congested highways. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The Fire Department of New York responded early July 7 to reports of bricks falling from the 37-story building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues, a heavily congested area of Manhattan. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Verb
The National League wild-card race is congested. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 23 June 2026 And like Inter Miami matches, the area around Freedom park and MIA will likely be congested from mid-afternoon through kickoff and then again late at night at the end of the match. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 4 June 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
  • The service is exemplary, and the mansion was far from overcrowded on Friday night.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Concerns over English Channel crossings in overcrowded inflatable boats has helped propel the anti-immigration Reform UK party to victory in recent local and regional elections that led Labour to oust Starmer as leader.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of overcrowded
Verb
  • His view of the water in front of him was obstructed by the concrete debris, a deckhouse and a crane on the barge, prosecutors said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • In a 2022 request to interview Floris and Benavides, the senators said the episode frustrated and obstructed their oversight.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • Ductwork, registers, and filters become clogged with dust and debris.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of clogged
Verb
  • The Houthi blockade of the Bab-al-Mandeb strait has blocked another exit point for roughly 5 million barrels per day of Saudi oil.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The states allege that the deal will reduce competition in the cable and theatrical markets, and should be blocked.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of blocked
Adjective
  • The contraband included tons of what are called overloaded fireworks, along with highly flammable chemicals used to manufacture fireworks.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The overloaded leaders are usually absorbing the broken design.
    — Daria Rudnik, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of overloaded
Verb
  • Most of the flying drones intercepted at World Cup events were backtracked by federal agents who first jammed them and then sent teams who followed signals to the operators, officials said.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • Air defenses shot down or jammed 139 drones, and two anti-radar missiles didn’t reach their targets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of jammed
Adjective
  • Plus, their minimal design barely takes up any room in an already overstuffed suitcase.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • But that overstuffed roster also proved to be the all-too-brief spectacle’s biggest problem.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 19 July 2026
Definition of overstuffed
Adjective
  • Following a tumultuous term that saw the last Jackson County Executive recalled from office, Jackson County residents will choose from a crowded primary field of contenders for the county’s top seat on August 4.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The products ensure everything stays in place and looks fresh at the crowded venue.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
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