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Recent Examples of congestion
Hamos further touted job creation, congestion reduction, downstate transit assistance and focus on accessibility as key outcomes of the legislation.
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Lou Sandoval, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Motorists near the Exit 81 ramp at State Route 10 may see some congestion as crews work to lengthen and widen the exit, according to TDOT spokesperson Erin Zeigler.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
The communities worry that replacing the freeway with surface streets could negatively impact their economies and cause congestion.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Or the fact that there’s no congestion pricing coming off the BQE.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
There was no congestion or froggy-sounding croaks.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Elk Grove officials said that expanding public transportation options would relieve traffic congestion between their city and Sacramento.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dynamic pricing for commercial loading, on-demand delivery, and pick-up/ drop-off zones can generate revenue while aligning with broader goals like congestion reduction and safety.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The complaints were based around issues of traffic congestion and noise quality.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Lou Sandoval, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Motorists near the Exit 81 ramp at State Route 10 may see some congestion as crews work to lengthen and widen the exit, according to TDOT spokesperson Erin Zeigler.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
The communities worry that replacing the freeway with surface streets could negatively impact their economies and cause congestion.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Or the fact that there’s no congestion pricing coming off the BQE.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
There was no congestion or froggy-sounding croaks.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Elk Grove officials said that expanding public transportation options would relieve traffic congestion between their city and Sacramento.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dynamic pricing for commercial loading, on-demand delivery, and pick-up/ drop-off zones can generate revenue while aligning with broader goals like congestion reduction and safety.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The complaints were based around issues of traffic congestion and noise quality.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congestion
Noun
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How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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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,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the scale of the political fallout and gridlock is so bad that some are openly debating Macron’s early resignation.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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City of Helsinki American cities face soaring costs, overwhelmed public services, partisan gridlock, and eroding citizen trust in government.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Congestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congestion. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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