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the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated in the base of a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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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Adjective
Toward the end of the first, Clarke escaped a congested faceoff at the right circle for an open lane to the net.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated in the base of a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congested
Adjective
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Dylan Law said the immigrants moving to North Texas on H-1B visas have caused schools to be overcrowded and are changing the character of the region.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Often, volunteers and animal rescuers post social media pleas like the ones Wright responded to, in a race against time to save dogs from potentially being euthanized to make space in the overcrowded shelters.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under her watch, Americans have been murdered in cold blood, DHS has obstructed lawful congressional oversight, dismissed credible reports of abuse, carried out an extreme agenda that tears families apart and destabilizes communities.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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David Schenker, senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, testified that while Hezbollah has been weakened militarily, the pace of disarmament remains slow and obstructed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When the filter becomes clogged, air isn't able to circulate properly, which can cause the microwave to overheat.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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With quick medical intervention, Lucci had stents placed in her heart to hold open her clogged arteries.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Republicans in the Senate tried to pass a short-term funding extension on Thursday to allow time for negotiations to play out, but Democrats blocked that measure before lawmakers in both chambers left the Capitol for the recess.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Reinhardt blocked the numbers and pursued Money Management International's help.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 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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With chorizo sizzling and menudo steaming, hundreds of voters jammed into Oak Cliff’s El Ranchito restaurant for a hearty Tex-Mex breakfast - and to put the candidates on the grill.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The items that once jammed the aisles and rose to the rafters inside The Georgian Village antique shop on the northeast corner of 45th and Bell streets are gone.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Of the millions of mattresses discarded each year globally, only a small fraction is ever recycled, leaving the vast majority to rot in overstuffed landfills.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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My niece reminded me how seamlessly packing cubes can take an overstuffed suitcase and transform it into an easy-to-sort home for my many essentials.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But a crowded Democratic field increases the chances that two Republicans and no Democrats make it past the June primary.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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