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the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noticeably missing, given the still-congested race, was her choice for governor.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Most are eVTOL aircraft, powered by propellers and designed to move people or cargo above congested roads with far less ground infrastructure than traditional aviation requires.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noticeably missing, given the still-congested race, was her choice for governor.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Verb
Traffic to enter and exit the subdivision is often congested during rush hour.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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While the 2026 Cadillac Championship fell victim to an overcrowded part of the calendar, its spot in 2027 should result in far more interest from players and fans both on-site and watching from home.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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In an overheated, overcrowded Mallorca, three precarious women accidentally kill a tourist while stealing electricity, then drag two more women into the cover-up.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
25 May 2026
Verb
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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
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This month, a senior operations officer at the CIA alleged to Congress that the agency had obstructed those investigative efforts and claimed that the computer activity of DIG personnel was monitored.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
19 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
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Kensington Avenue was blocked off with police tape and patrol vehicles while the investigation was underway.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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While there is no public list of products that might qualify, the policy is expected to allow for new flavors that had previously been blocked by regulators.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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The combination of an overloaded schedule, international travel and shortened preparation time increasingly produces mediocre matchups in premium television windows.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Air defenses shot down or jammed 693 Russian targets overnight, including 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types nationwide, the air force said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Air defenses shot down or jammed 693 Russian targets overnight, including 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types, across the country, Ukraine’s air force said .—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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No summer is complete without an overstuffed barbecue pork sandwich.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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All of the overstuffed albums and Billboard hits he’s racked up since then are tainted with that context.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Mpox does not spread through incidental contact like brushing up against someone on a crowded train car, or shopping in the same store.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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