as in obstructs
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congests
The competition congests the calendar and adds to the impression that there is too much football.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congests
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The opportunities for science abound, such as the spectacular sight of a solar eclipse when the moon fully obstructs the sun from view.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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During this roughly 40-minute period, the moon blocks the radio signals needed for mission controllers to maintain contact with the astronauts.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The cosmos will even treat the Artemis II astronauts to a total solar eclipse as the moon temporarily blocks the sun from their perspective.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The move effectively jams the upper chamber by including the repeal in the funding package without the necessary time to reverse course, giving the Senate no option but to approve it.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Congests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congests. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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