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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocked
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Since returning to the court after a three-game absence on Thursday, James has filled his role to a T, one that has regressed production-wise with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves fully healthy and available.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The romance between Benny and Río was so wholesome to read about, filled with so much acceptance and warmth, and is still one of my favorite romantasies today.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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Perched in the scenic hills above Los Angeles, The Getty Center focuses on European art from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century, and is packed with Italian Renaissance paintings, Dutch Golden Age art, and impressionist pieces.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Three wooden boxes sit side by side, each filled with the kind of ground children around the world walk on every day — dirt packed hard by heat, loose pebbles that bite at the skin, jagged rocks that make every step a calculation.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Traffic patterns near Hard Rock Stadium can get congested immediately after major events, so building in extra time or waiting out the initial rush is a good idea.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The reason Lakeland might be so popular could be due to its close connection to urban areas, while also not being congested.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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