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Recent Examples of congestion
On March 1, Nhava Sheva’s congestion levels were just 10 percent.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Waxhaw town commissioners on Tuesday are expected to designate funds toward upgrades to a major road that aim to improve traffic congestion and pedestrian safety in downtown.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Regularly taking antihistamines during hay fever season may help to reduce symptoms and clear any congestion.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
The crisis has left 147 container ships sheltering in the Persian Gulf, according to freight analytics firm Xeneta, prompting delays, port congestion, and freight rate increases that are rippling across global markets.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The most common symptoms of the virus in healthy children and adults include cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath, per the CDC.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Many speakers addressed the population boom across the state and the importance of addressing congestion chokepoints on major highways.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The project will make for a major reduction in congestion on the busy roadway, which carries 32,000 vehicles a day, according to Preckwinkle's office.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The project is expected to expand the number of tracks crossing the river from four to six and increase capacity at North Station to 12 total tracks in an effort to reduce congestion for commuter rail and intercity trains entering and leaving Boston.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Waxhaw town commissioners on Tuesday are expected to designate funds toward upgrades to a major road that aim to improve traffic congestion and pedestrian safety in downtown.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Regularly taking antihistamines during hay fever season may help to reduce symptoms and clear any congestion.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
The crisis has left 147 container ships sheltering in the Persian Gulf, according to freight analytics firm Xeneta, prompting delays, port congestion, and freight rate increases that are rippling across global markets.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The most common symptoms of the virus in healthy children and adults include cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath, per the CDC.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Many speakers addressed the population boom across the state and the importance of addressing congestion chokepoints on major highways.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The project will make for a major reduction in congestion on the busy roadway, which carries 32,000 vehicles a day, according to Preckwinkle's office.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The project is expected to expand the number of tracks crossing the river from four to six and increase capacity at North Station to 12 total tracks in an effort to reduce congestion for commuter rail and intercity trains entering and leaving Boston.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congestion
Noun
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The Caspian Sea nation halted truck traffic across the over 400-mile border with Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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State and local transportation planners are studying the possibility of constructing tunnels or overpasses in Fort Lauderdale to enhance safety and ease traffic gridlock at roadways with railroad crossings.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ali Hamdan was stuck in gridlock on the road between his village in southern Lebanon, Deir al-Zahrani, and the port city of Sidon.—
FADI TAWIL,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Congestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congestion. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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