Synonyms of congestion

congestion

noun

as in traffic

Related Words

• traffic
• gridlock
• delay
• slowdown
• lock
• stoppage
• crawl
• bottleneck
• tangle
• snarl
• logjam
• jam
• tailback
• jam-up
• backup
• tie-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of congestion

Avoiding warehouse congestion may be more important than maximizing inbound utilization. — Amruth Puppala, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Respondents supported making roads safer, addressing congestion and maintaining the city’s parks and bike trails. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Container shipping research firm Sea-Intelligence projects a seven-to-10-month timeline for congestion to ease back to the relatively calm conditions of mid-2025. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Short-term exposure to mold can cause sinus congestion, coughing, wheezing, eye irritation and skin rashes. — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Smart, responsible planning will help reduce congestion, protect our neighborhoods and preserve Palmetto Bay’s quality of life. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Law enforcement will maintain a presence throughout opening week to direct traffic and ease congestion on surrounding roadways, Bolorin said. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Paramedics and firefighters responding to the call were also caught in the traffic congestion. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Crowding the gate before your boarding zone is called can slow the boarding process and create unnecessary congestion. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026