gridlocked

verb

Definition of gridlockednext
past tense of gridlock
as in filled

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  1. filled
  2. packed
  3. congested
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  • Those days will be filled trying to address the issues facing the Games.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Other menu items include Boerewors, a South African sausage; Bunny Chow, a street food made with bread that’s filled with a choice of a protein and spices; and premium steak and seafood.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of filled
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  • The grandstands were packed with over 300,000 fans who would brave the very hot and humid Indiana weather in August.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Universally beloved, eggs are packed with nutrients such as protein, minerals, and choline, which are good for the brain, as well as antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of packed
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  • Nearby gear shop Mudroom supplies the hotel with e-bikes, which can often be more efficient for getting around in summer when roads are congested with traffic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • At the time of the collision, both northbound lanes were congested because of a lane closure north of the crash scene.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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