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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Probably from next season, just because the course is getting way too congested.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Traffic to enter and exit the subdivision is often congested during rush hour.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
These are designed to help crews maneuver more safely, particularly in congested ports.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Probably from next season, just because the course is getting way too congested.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
Spring break begins Monday for public schools across metro Atlanta, which means the roads and airport will be congested Friday with families trying to skip town for sun and fun.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Traffic to enter and exit the subdivision is often congested during rush hour.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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Gangmasters often put workers in overcrowded shacks; workers die of not just killings like this one, but also of suicide or accidental fires or extreme cold and heat.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Skeptics will rightly point out that medicine remains overcrowded, understaffed, and constrained by physical reality.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Shnaider’s parents were concerned that the fair-haired daughter would get sunburned on the courts, but caps and visors reportedly obstructed her view.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Congress must pass the SACRED Act, new bipartisan legislation that would establish 100-foot safe access zones around houses of worship, ensuring that Americans can pray without being intimidated or obstructed.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Considering the Heat will continue to play to win, and therefore continue to play veterans for consistent minutes, the youth pipeline potentially could prove clogged by yet another mid-tier first-round pick.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Just be sure to leave enough clearance on all four sides of the condenser to prevent clogged coils.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Powell tried to open the stall door, and then began fondling himself, frightening the 11-year-old, who tried to leave, but Powell blocked him from getting out.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a partial eclipse, in which only some of the sun’s light is blocked from view, will be seen across parts of Europe, Africa and North America.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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But when a leadership role becomes overloaded, the consequences don’t always show up immediately.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The same cities experience infrastructure that is simultaneously overloaded and underloaded depending on the day of the week.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Win or lose, the plays will be clipped incessantly, jammed into highlight reels or viral tweets, and B-roll of fans flooding the streets past subway stops adorned in Knicks colors and Timberlands will be plastered all over a thousand documentaries.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The idea is far-fetched in a state where Republicans are so dominant, but when church ended, the lines for signatures crept up the aisles and jammed the floral-scented foyer.—
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Today’s push-up swimwear styles offer shape and volume without feeling bulky or overstuffed.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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No summer is complete without an overstuffed barbecue pork sandwich.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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This means that even in crowded situations, foliage can capture light, including shady locations where sunlight is at a premium.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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From ancient pilgrim paths in southern Italy to lava fields in Iceland, these routes reward walkers with quieter trails, stronger ties to local communities and landscapes that feel earned rather than crowded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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