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the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Interstates will be extra congested the weekend before Christmas, as travelers hit the road on Saturday and Sunday ahead of the holiday.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Oct. 2025
Keep in mind, traffic is congested in and around USBS on concert nights and the nearby Armory has electronic dance music star Crankdat booked Friday night, further adding to the crush.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Still, McMillan, who woke up congested, refused to make excuses, even with an uncharacteristic output.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Interstates will be extra congested the weekend before Christmas, as travelers hit the road on Saturday and Sunday ahead of the holiday.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Currently, the Wedgewood-Houston area is congested with new construction seemingly on every corner, but Williams said accessing the venue and parking will be easy by the time the venue opens next fall.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Oct. 2025
Keep in mind, traffic is congested in and around USBS on concert nights and the nearby Armory has electronic dance music star Crankdat booked Friday night, further adding to the crush.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Around 14 years ago, Rosenblatt and colleagues discovered that overcrowded epithelial cells are popped up and out of the tissue alive — extruded — to maintain that tissue balance as new cells grow.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ocean views have been obstructed, streets are more crowded, parking is harder to find, and buildings are more tightly packed in less space.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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To spawn, salmon must swim hundreds or even thousands of miles upstream from the ocean, and in the Columbia River and its many tributaries, their path is obstructed by a massive network of hydroelectric dams.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Stoeffler's case, his family history played a large role in the clogged arteries.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, this means water may not be able to pass through, leading to a clogged drain and smelly odors.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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But a holding penalty put the Rams behind the sticks and forced a punt, which Isaiah Simmons blocked to set the Panthers up the Rams 30.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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James missed a driving layup for the lead that was blocked by Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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,
27 Dec. 2025
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An overloaded dryer leads to lessened airflow and, therefore, extended dry time.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Dec. 2025
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But beyond the architectural artifacts and artwork, the duplex is jammed with eclectic objects, from statuary and ceramics from around the world to boomerangs, cigar molds, and shoe forms.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump has publicly floated the idea of helping Iranians get online, even suggesting outreach to Elon Musk, whose Starlink service has been partially jammed by Iranian authorities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And for many people, that overcrowded, overstuffed feeling the home can take on during the holidays thanks to all those decorations, presents and food platters, gives way to a burst of get rid of it all!—
Jolie Kerr,
Washington Post,
1 Jan. 2026
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By using overstuffed furniture, this formal living room feels more relaxed.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Standouts include the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Backpack at 40 percent off—great for crowded airports and city exploring—and the Samsonite UpLIFT Large Checked Hardside Luggage, which is currently $100 off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The mother was accused of shoplifting after taking her daughter, who was holding an unpaid-for keychain, out of a crowded store to prevent a meltdown.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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