gridlocked

Definition of gridlockednext
past tense of gridlock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocked
Verb
  • After a brief interlude outside for community members to reconnect, the pews filled up again.
    Camelia Heins, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Giving love to local venues For McLaughlin and Arthurs, the goal was always to bring the film to venues around the Carolinas as a way to promote those spaces, like The Milestone, that were filled with local music history.
    Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Kuhl Eclipser Hoody Perfect as a hooded base layer on a cooler winter morning or as a UV-protection layer during a hot summer day, Kuhl’s Eclipser Hoody is packed with technology, versatility, and comfort.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to the turnpike that runs near the stadium, I-95, I-595 and surrounding surface streets including Northwest 199th Street and 27th Avenue will be congested with game day fans heading to the stadium as early as three hours before kickoff.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Today's transmission system is congested, like a highway with too much traffic, Wheeler said.
    Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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