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
But are congesting pricing programs really worth pursuing?
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Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The airspace is congested with commercial flights and a host of military and VIP helicopter traffic in the area.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The plane, groaning to gain altitude, struck the massive bridge connecting Arlington with the District, congested with traffic at the time, and then catapulted into the water.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
And as the tussle for more flights has been driven by airlines and members of Congress — many of whom want direct flights home — the airport has become increasingly congested: It was built to accommodate 15 million passengers a year, but now sees 25 million.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The airspace is congested with commercial flights and a host of military and VIP helicopter traffic in the area.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The plane, groaning to gain altitude, struck the massive bridge connecting Arlington with the District, congested with traffic at the time, and then catapulted into the water.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
And as the tussle for more flights has been driven by airlines and members of Congress — many of whom want direct flights home — the airport has become increasingly congested: It was built to accommodate 15 million passengers a year, but now sees 25 million.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Burroughs was fired from the department and charged with making a false police report, obstructing justice, breaking and entering a motor vehicle and possession of heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Scouts raved about his pass-catching ability and pass blocking.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mangione's attorneys have sought to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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