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to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The future of transportation in congested cities like Atlanta may soon be taking flight.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Traffic congested in front as the last 15 seconds ticked down in a late scramble, and Dinkel scooped a puck at the point for a low-lofted shot into the pile.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Nominally a winger, the teenager has been afforded more opportunities in central areas in recent matches in an attempt to further his development and better acclimatise him to the more physical elements of the game in congested spaces.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The future of transportation in congested cities like Atlanta may soon be taking flight.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Plan to text instead of calling if networks are congested.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Traffic congested in front as the last 15 seconds ticked down in a late scramble, and Dinkel scooped a puck at the point for a low-lofted shot into the pile.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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The Metropolitan Detention Center is dark, overcrowded and noisy, according to Elie Honig, a senior legal analyst for CNN, who has been inside the facility numerous times.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Animal shelters in the Chicago area are expected to receive pets from overcrowded facilities in Los Angeles County, after a large-scale rescue operation in Lake Hughes seized hundreds of cats and dogs.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Key raw materials — like helium used in making computer chips, and sulfur, a raw material in fertilizer — have been obstructed and could be in short supply soon, raising the prices of goods all the way down the supply chain.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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But a few factors complicate his path to the majors, perhaps most notably being obstructed by Bryce Harper at first base.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Slow and clogged drains are another source of foul odors and can benefit from an overnight treatment according to Houser.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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For many people, that could lead to clogged pores or a moisture barrier that over-reacts.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Switzerland has blocked any new sales of arms to the United States, invoking its policy of strict neutrality toward countries involved in armed conflict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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The judge also blocked Kennedy's 13 appointees from serving on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), finding the panel unlawfully constituted.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On Capitol Hill, the Powell probe has jammed up the confirmation process for the president’s pick to replace Powell as chair, economist Kevin Warsh.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine’s air force said that Russia launched 178 long-range drones of various types across the country overnight, starting late Monday, with 154 of them either intercepted or jammed while 22 more struck their targets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Clasen Screening Room also now includes premium seating with overstuffed chairs, better sightlines, and a more intimate experience for guests, filmmaker conversations, and community events.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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For me, no beach vacation is complete without a fun, flirty, little slip tucked into an overstuffed suitcase.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The couple, who had been married for 50 years, didn’t know a gunman would take them hostage while trying evade police after a shootout in the crowded neighborhood park.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Despite the crowded group, Hetherman said Dunnigan will have a chance to compete for playing time.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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