gridlocked

Definition of gridlockednext
past tense of gridlock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocked
Verb
  • Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • The long plastic bats were open at the top, and when filled with beer, fans could sip from them like unorthodox cups.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • They were packed into a leather case with a lid.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
  • This hybrid dish is full of shortcuts and convenient ingredients, but the end result is packed with big, bold flavors.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Those changes will help build the local pipeline and grow the game, but competition is getting congested.
    PJ Green April 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Streets are expected to be congested during the festival, but getting there could be a bit easier by using water taxis.
    Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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