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.
—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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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The big guy in the doorway stretched out his arms, his hands gripping both sides of the knotty pine planks on either side of the door frame, his body filling the space, blocking our way out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Former court clerk pleads guilty Hill pleaded guilty to perjury, obstructing justice and misconduct in office and was sentenced to three years' probation and 100 hours of community service.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Republican voters will choose between challenger Holly Cook and incumbent Ryan Davidson for the Ada County Commission District 1 seat in Tuesday’s primary, with both candidates carrying significant legal histories ranging from bankruptcy to contempt of court to resisting or obstructing officers.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Importantly, the turret appears to be effective against Russian fiber-optic drones, which are immune to jamming.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Riders will be fully immersed in the story as an audio-animatronic of Scooter attempts to convince the band to stop jamming and leave to make their concert on time.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Congesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congesting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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