congested
adjective
con·gest·ed
kən-ˈje-stəd 
1
: extremely or excessively full or crowded
… it must be clear that the continuance is not being granted solely because of the court's congested calendar.—
The National Law Journal
The National Law JournalUnder the pressure of the weather conditions, congested traffic and wind shear, the crew never was able to stabilize the airplane on the ILS approach into JFK and had to execute a missed approach.—Patrick R. Veillette
Patrick R. Veillette2
medical
: containing an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus
congested lungs/sinuses
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Most are eVTOL aircraft, powered by propellers and designed to move people or cargo above congested roads with far less ground infrastructure than traditional aviation requires.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Treasure Valley has grown massively in the last few years, and while some changes have been obvious – like a boom in housing and congested traffic – other shifts haven't been as visible.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Noticeably missing, given the still-congested race, was her choice for governor.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
While bigger and more congested, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) offers more direct flights from more cities.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Treasure Valley has grown massively in the last few years, and while some changes have been obvious – like a boom in housing and congested traffic – other shifts haven't been as visible.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Noticeably missing, given the still-congested race, was her choice for governor.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
While bigger and more congested, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) offers more direct flights from more cities.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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congested
adjective
con·gest·ed
kən-ˈjes-təd
: containing an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus
congested mucous membranes
congested lungs
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