Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocked
Verb
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For a chilled version, set the bowl of zabaglione inside a larger bowl filled with ice water.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026 -
About 200 workers filled the sidewalk, the air thrumming with music, cowbells and drivers honking their horns in solidarity.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Officially, 15,300 fans packed Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, but there were likely even more in attendance in a crowd that reached standing-room only.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
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North Texas is packed with Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s events that will make February feel extra special.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
1 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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Plan to text instead of calling if networks are congested.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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