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adjective

as in plugged (up)

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stopped (up)

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verb

past tense of stop (up)
as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something clear the leaves out of the rain gutters so they don't stop up the downspouts again

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  1. congested
  2. blocked
  3. obstructed
Adjective
  • Beyond the fighting, Bouchard said authorities noticed a slight increase in drivers performing burnouts and speeding along the heavily congested Woodward Avenue corridor.
    — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of congested
Verb
  • Dingell also referenced a similar incident in Livonia, where the same train blocked a crossing for nearly 48 hours before it was cleared on Wednesday.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If it is blocked, both studios could emerge from the litigation having spent a year distracted and constrained while the rest of the industry moved forward.
    — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of blocked
Verb
  • Fake, obstructed, and missing plates are a major concern with cars and undoubtedly would be with MMVs.
    — Richard Robbins, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest issue has been seats that have partially obstructed views of the playing field.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructed
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“Stopped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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