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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
Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause severe dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss and ears feeling congested, according to the NIH. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 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
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
  • Lopez met with The Club’s HOA board to discuss safety concerns that homeowners said were caused by overcrowded units, such as a shaking elevator that dropped multiple floors and water leaking into hallways.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Archer, which has already attracted criticism from public safety advocates over its role in the overcrowded airspace, will likely also ruffle feathers for advancing a violent technology.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 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
  • The set comes with Medicube’s Blackhead Mud Mask, which targets clogged pores, and the Collagen Night Mask.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of clogged
Verb
  • Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Although the crossing appeared blocked, groups moved along the coast seeking routes around the fence.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of blocked
Adjective
  • But nurses and physicians rotate in and out of rooms, often too overloaded with administering medications, measuring vitals, charting notes, and performing procedures to properly engage with them.
    — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026
  • The ballot was so overloaded with star power back then that in his first year, there were 14 other players who are now in the Hall, plus Bonds, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Curt Schilling and Don Mattingly.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of overloaded
Verb
  • Once jammed together, the particles create a firm grip that remains locked until air is allowed back into the bag.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Denver, Toronto, Minnesota, Detroit and Cleveland are all jammed fairly close together.
    — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of jammed
Adjective
  • The film also felt a bit overstuffed at times with multiple plotlines – multiple villains, Sink’s character’s plot, the United States Department of Damage Control, Hulk, and a few other things here and there.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Rey lifted her hands from the floor and heaved the overstuffed pack closer, then tilted out the contents.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of overstuffed
Adjective
  • Attending immigration court in Harlingen, Texas, on days where there are mega master hearings can mean waiting outside in the hot, crowded entrance for over an hour until the lobby can accommodate the next wave of people.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This sleek vessel provides a private yacht feel with hotel comforts, far from crowded mega-ships.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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