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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
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Fujairah surged from just five vessels on June 15 to approximately 90 vessels by June 18 in following the signage of the MoU, with the company saying Khor Fakkan remained even more congested at roughly 130 vessels.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Pj Green
april 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Streets are expected to be congested during the festival, but getting there could be a bit easier by using water taxis.
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Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In an era of mid- and low-defensive blocks, perhaps the congested penalty area means the ball is more likely to bounce around as bodies scramble to clear the danger.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Fujairah surged from just five vessels on June 15 to approximately 90 vessels by June 18 in following the signage of the MoU, with the company saying Khor Fakkan remained even more congested at roughly 130 vessels.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Verb
Those changes will help build the local pipeline and grow the game, but competition is getting congested.
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Pj Green
april 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Streets are expected to be congested during the festival, but getting there could be a bit easier by using water taxis.
—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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But an overcrowded market with little demand has created problems for many to turn a viable return on investment.
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Some of the high school’s current learning spaces are too small and overcrowded, don’t meet accessibility requirements or sound-safety standards and lack storage space and practice rooms.
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Officers attempted to detain suspects at Turk and Taylor streets, but other people surrounded and obstructed them in an attempt to free the people, Rueca said.
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Srebnick also questioned Alber about how the view of the channel marker Pino slammed into was obstructed by other markers.
Adjective
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Streets became clogged as people waited outside venues hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer.
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Water leaks often occur when condensate drain lines become clogged or when components inside the system are malfunctioning.
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Export controls have blocked Huawei and China’s leading chipmakers from access to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools and leading-edge foundry capacity around which the frontier semiconductor roadmap is organized.
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When city marshals tried to evict Charrington’s family from the home over the property dispute on April 22, about 50 protesters led by City Councilman Chi Ossé blocked the front door.
Adjective
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Earlier this month, authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands said their marine police intercepted an overloaded vessel carrying 135 Haitians, including four children.
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Work demands, wellness routines or an overloaded to-do list could feel more emotionally tense than expected, especially if money matters are influencing every decision.
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Auto traffic on the Intercity Viaduct (today’s Lewis and Clark Viaduct) jammed and came to a standstill.
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Such drones can’t be jammed and have to be shot down one by one.
Adjective
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Between humid weather, overstuffed suitcases, and long travel days, wrinkle-resistant pieces that still feel breathable are essential.
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Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when some people think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.
Adjective
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The Heat will be looking for spacers to put around Antetokounmpo, who might already be dealing with crowded driving lanes because Bam Adebayo is his new frontcourt partner.
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The nominees for the 2026 ESPYs are out, with New York Knicks hero Jalen Brunson leading a crowded lineup of sports stars for this year’s installment of the award show.
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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