as in plugged (up)
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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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Verb
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The pain behind the ear pressure is a result of the Eustachian tube being blocked from other outside factors including allergies and infections — with kids being more susceptible due to having smaller Eustachian tubes.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024 -
But he was blocked in the courts.—
Tyche Hendricks,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The higher fines will apply to the new congested business district in NoDa and the parts of uptown already designated as a congested business district.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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For congested or breakout-prone skin, exfoliating pads are a game-changer.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yoon apologized for his brief martial law decree, but later doubled down and defended the move, arguing the liberal party obstructed his political agenda.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Stopped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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