as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congesting
The signature ingredient, however, is the brand’s plum complex—the sister founders of Le Prunier use materials from their family’s century-old plum farm—to support collagen production, skin barrier health, and hydration without congesting pores.
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Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
America does not need more trucks congesting roads in large population centers.
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Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
America does not need more trucks congesting roads in large population centers.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congesting
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Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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Charred chunks of foam have been floating from the burn site, partially blocking storm drains.
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Within Venezuela, activists have accused authorities of obstructing relief efforts.
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The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.
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Thirty-four years of just playing for benefit shows or jamming a little bit, too many drinks in between tour dates and having fun with people.
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In total, Russia launched 88 long-range attack drones and one ballistic missile overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, with air defenses shooting down or jamming 79 of the drones.
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“Congesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congesting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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