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Recent Examples of congestion
While traffic congestion may make I-10 seem far away, the interstate passes as close to Austin as Seguin — only about 45 miles south of the city.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
This would ease traffic congestion, increase foot traffic for local businesses and provide more opportunities for neighbors to see each other face to face and not just from behind a windshield.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The southern California implant wanted to avoid the city’s infamous traffic congestion by living in a walkable community.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Salicylic acid works inside pores to break up oil and buildup, while lactic acid smooths uneven texture caused by lingering congestion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
The main issue facing Precinct 2 is road safety, traffic congestion, and rising property taxes that strain families.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The goal is to prevent packet loss and congestion that can stall large AI jobs.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Traffic jams and street closings Miami Beach police will be working key corridors to manage traffic flow, ease congestion and give tickets for violations.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
However, growth means more congestion, more dirty air, more restrictions on water, more housing costs, more crime, more homelessness, and the list goes on.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
This would ease traffic congestion, increase foot traffic for local businesses and provide more opportunities for neighbors to see each other face to face and not just from behind a windshield.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The southern California implant wanted to avoid the city’s infamous traffic congestion by living in a walkable community.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Salicylic acid works inside pores to break up oil and buildup, while lactic acid smooths uneven texture caused by lingering congestion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
The main issue facing Precinct 2 is road safety, traffic congestion, and rising property taxes that strain families.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The goal is to prevent packet loss and congestion that can stall large AI jobs.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Traffic jams and street closings Miami Beach police will be working key corridors to manage traffic flow, ease congestion and give tickets for violations.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
However, growth means more congestion, more dirty air, more restrictions on water, more housing costs, more crime, more homelessness, and the list goes on.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congestion
Noun
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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Alberta Street also closes down to traffic every Thursday evening in the summer for a 15-block art walk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Success will be improving lives for Texans, regardless of party lines, because Texans deserve results, not gridlock.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Congress should never let partisan gridlock shut down the government.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Congestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congestion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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