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

Another key project is the $410 million expansion of the Muscat Expressway, designed to ease traffic congestion and support the capital’s ongoing urban development. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Pricing is one mechanism used to balance that system to maintain free flowing traffic even when congestion is high. — Japjeev Kohli, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Imagine trying to swallow a sip of water while your face feels stuffed with congestion, your sense of taste is dulled and your body is floating 250 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth. — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

The aircraft targets journeys that typically require between 60 and 90 minutes on the road, where traffic congestion can make driving unpredictable. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Adjusting to life surrounded by huge events Road closures, heavy congestion, competition for parking and big noises can stalk any humble Inglewood resident these days. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

The presentation also affirmed the possibility of an analysis looking at alternative ways to ease congestion in the I-77 South corridor besides toll lanes and providing a side-by-side comparison with the current proposal. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

City officials and neighbors assert that the constant stream of vehicles at the charging stations create light and sound pollution and cause undue traffic congestion on the streets and nearby alleys, creating a collective bother and disruption. — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Its nod to the heat, humidity and congestion of summer days, and to the cool air, darkness and freedom of summer nights emotionally resonated with the music-buying public. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026