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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
Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 But the drought is still hitting home with record-low water levels on the Danube River disrupting grain transport, causing chronically congested terminals and an increasing pileup of crops with nowhere to go. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
The tissue layers surrounding the brain (meninges) were congested in the area of the stingray spine. — Mark Price june 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 Your pores might be congested with gunk or product residue, so double-cleansing can make all the difference. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 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
  • Critics have said the drones are susceptible to security risks including hacking and package theft, as well as risks associated with an overcrowded airspace.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Items get moved, new purchases need a place to live, and once-balanced shelves can quickly become overcrowded.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of overcrowded
Verb
  • Yoon has defended his action, calling it a desperate attempt to draw public support for his fight against the liberal opposition Democratic Party that obstructed his agenda.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Fake, obstructed, and missing plates are a major concern with cars and undoubtedly would be with MMVs.
    — Richard Robbins, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • Remember to also vacuum or wipe down the outside of your microwave, paying close attention to the vent, which can become clogged with dust and debris over time.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, clogged gutters can prevent water from flowing away from your home properly, increasing the risk of roof damage, foundation problems and ice dams once temperatures drop.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of clogged
Verb
  • Now a district judge has blocked the regulation adopted by the Postal Service to implement the order.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Deion Sanders and the Buffs stunned Georgia Tech in Thursday night's opener, 14-13, thanks to a late touchdown and blocked field goal in the waning seconds.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of blocked
Adjective
  • But an overloaded dryer can’t do that, and regular overloading will actually knock the sensors out of commission entirely.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • An overloaded machine won’t provide enough agitation to clean the towels’ fibers properly, Sutherland explains.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of overloaded
Verb
  • The Rams went into training camp with a roster jammed with stars and other notable players.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • California communities must not be threatened by the unintended consequences of a bill hastily jammed through the Legislature last year.
    — Shannon Olivieri Hovis, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of jammed
Adjective
  • Specs With plush, overstuffed cushions and a supersoft velvet upholstery that reviewers rave about, this modular sofa is made with comfort in mind.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its overstuffed sandwiches and massive cheesecake servings became legendary.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of overstuffed
Adjective
  • Raves in hand and a career-achievement narrative already set, Malkovich joins what is becoming a crowded Best Actor field.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Idaho drivers could face crowded roads over Labor Day weekend, according to AAA.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of crowded

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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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