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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocked
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Volunteers moved through the crowd, registering names as families filled classrooms and gathered in the school courtyard.—
FADI TAWIL,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Following an unprecedented spring 2026 season filled with designer debuts, Paris Fashion Week may seem quieter this time around.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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From Demna’s star-studded, dramatic first Gucci show to a bold Fendi debut from Maria Grazia Chiuri, with Uma Thurman and Monica Bellucci front row, and even a Madonna cameo at Dolce & Gabbana, this season in Milan packed plenty of celebrity power.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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State television footage showed heavy traffic on major highways, with cars packed bumper-to-bumper as families attempted to reach northern provinces.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 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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Around Springfield, too, I-55 is congested and hazardous, while in rural areas its monotonous straightaways invite motorists to floor it.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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