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
Baris Saydag, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Right now, most exports leave through the congested Port of Houston.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 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 industry’s current approach, throwing money at massive infrastructure projects, resembles adding two more lanes to a congested highway.
—Baris Saydag, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Right now, most exports leave through the congested Port of Houston.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 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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Last week, an immigrant filed a suit alleging a New York facility was overcrowded and unsanitary.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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But what if much of society has been turning into some version of an overcrowded airport lounge?—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 July 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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So, what makes his coaching stand out in a crowded field of mentors and consultants?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Walker-Yeager, who passed a crowded August primary in two separate races, wants spots on the boards governing the Unified Government and the BPU.—
Sofi Zeman
August 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Those with higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids—commonly found in fish oils—had a lower risk of the condition, while children with the highest intake of saturated fats—found in foods such as butter, red meat and palm oil—were more likely to show signs of the disorder.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Several older studies on dietary cholesterol and egg consumption failed to consider the participants' other eating habits, particularly their intake of saturated fats and trans fats.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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