as in to obstruct
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congest
Graham acknowledged that the additional homes will continue to congest the roadways in Mountain Island.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
Several skeptics felt that another summer tourney that extended the MLS schedule that already has been congested with the likes of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (which has been alive and kicking since 1913) and the Concacaf Champions Cup, was not needed.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Two significant changes have occurred in those 26 years that could play into any congressional decision — electric vehicles have become plentiful, and carpool lanes have become, oftentimes, congested.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
South Florida’s waterways — especially Biscayne Bay — have become increasingly congested.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
Several skeptics felt that another summer tourney that extended the MLS schedule that already has been congested with the likes of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (which has been alive and kicking since 1913) and the Concacaf Champions Cup, was not needed.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Two significant changes have occurred in those 26 years that could play into any congressional decision — electric vehicles have become plentiful, and carpool lanes have become, oftentimes, congested.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
South Florida’s waterways — especially Biscayne Bay — have become increasingly congested.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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She was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree child abuse, felonious assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, investigators said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Historical accounts say about 150 men under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Stapleton blocked these horsemen.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here, a selection of hard-working blue light sunscreens to add to your free radical-blocking regimen.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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