CONGESTED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

congested 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of congested

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

The commercialization of space is well underway, and as a result, Earth’s orbit is becoming ever more congested. — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 But Maersk warned that strong export demand was still pressuring congested ports and that intermittent delays would continue on certain trade lanes as conditions normalized. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

However, both of these locations are largely built out or congested with other launch companies. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Fixture calendars are already congested, elite players are at their limits, broadcast and sponsor money is not unlimited. — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congested

Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested

Adjective

Avoiding the ‘disease super-spreader’ overcrowded garden The closer roses are planted together, the higher the risk of fungal disease due to restricted airflow.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Many French students returned to stifling, overcrowded, teacherless classrooms (with no substitute teacher for weeks) as the deadly heatwaves in Europe extended far past their usual summer boundary.

— Sarah Gidick, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of overcrowded

Verb

License plates need to be clearly visible and not obstructed.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
The technology helps robots manipulate objects and navigate around obstacles using touch, including when visual information is unavailable or obstructed.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstructed

Adjective

At home, his grandma had kicked everyone out of the house after the young aunt’s boyfriend and Cousin Toby came to blows over the clogged toilet.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
If clogged rim jets return often or if flushing pressure seems low, call a plumber.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of clogged

Verb

Meta’s Muse, launched in September, checks out for consumers at major retailers, but Amazon blocked it within two weeks.

— Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
In a viral moment from the third quarter in Week 8, Mayfield blocked Falcons safety Jessie Bates III into the end zone during Kenneth Gainwell’s 28-yard run to the Atlanta 6-yard line.

— Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of blocked

Adjective

From grease buildup on the range hood to an overloaded outlet, here’s what to watch for and how to reduce the risk of a fire.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
Tragedy near Puerto Rico The interception from Haiti comes just over a week after an overloaded boat capsized off a small islet between Hispaniola, the island Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico with 62 people on board.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of overloaded

Adjective

There’s a too-much-ness to Street Fighter that extends beyond its tone to an overstuffed and awkwardly unfurled plot that sends characters scrambling in all directions to no particular end.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Advertised as a New York-style Jewish deli, The Kibitz Room in New Jersey has been serving up overstuffed sandwiches and traditional favorites since 1996.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of overstuffed

Adjective

Becerra’s road to the state’s top job involved surviving a bruising June primary campaign that featured a crowded field of Democrats.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
In a crowded room draped in brown curtains and lush chocolate carpeting, Don Julio espresso martinis flow, and people buzz as shopping assistants bring boots and purses out of the stock room.

— Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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