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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
Founded in 2009 by JoeBen Bevirt, the California firm set out to move commuters from slow, congested ground transportation to much faster, zero-emissions electric aircraft. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Traffic became severely congested as thousands of residents attempted to drive home, leaving major roads gridlocked. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Fixture calendars are already congested, elite players are at their limits, broadcast and sponsor money is not unlimited. — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Nearby gear shop Mudroom supplies the hotel with e-bikes, which can often be more efficient for getting around in summer when roads are congested with traffic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 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 terminal is aging, overcrowded and struggling to keep up with modern commuting demands.
    — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • At least 139 migrants, including children, died when an overcrowded boat capsized off Djibouti; at least 84 others remained missing as rescue efforts continued.
    — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of overcrowded
Verb
  • But then, on the punt attempt, practice-squad call-up running back Tyus sprinted through the line and obstructed the punt.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Check that your home’s vents aren’t obstructed by blinds, furniture, or dirt.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • To Mooresville resident Lynne Taylor, cramming more homes into a town with notoriously clogged roads is a concern.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Williams should have had a work order generated before shutting off the water for the clogged toilet, his attorney said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of clogged
Verb
  • The front counter handwashing sink was blocked by cases of soda, pizza boxes and boxes of cups.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • An early-morning crash has blocked traffic on the road from Boise to McCall.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blocked
Adjective
  • 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
  • If a process works perfectly only as long as one particular manager is available, what happens when that person takes time off, changes roles or becomes overloaded?
    — Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of overloaded
Verb
  • Not since Lou Reed jammed 26 dollars in his hand has a group so believably articulated the crescendo and contours of a high, alongside the mundanity, side quests, and thousand-yard stares, too.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Tucker was jammed by an Aaron Ashby pitch, flying out to short center field for the second out.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of jammed
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
  • With Election Day approaching, California voters are facing a crowded ballot and competing claims about what the state's propositions would do.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The International Monetary Fund warned this month that growing leverage, crowded positions and correlated selling from hedge funds could create potential stability risks.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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