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Recent Examples of congestion
Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The projects’ goal is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Signs that a neti pot may be dirty or causing issues for another reason include persistent nasal irritation, worsening congestion, frequent nosebleeds or the development of sinus infections.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Traffic was quickly diverted into the FasTrak lanes to ease the congestion.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Officials say it is aimed at reducing long lines and congestion inside the courthouse, where many visitors are there solely to pay fines.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The plan outlines roadway realignments for Falls Park Drive, Rice Street and Phillips Avenue, particularly near the Farmers Market, where congestion is frequent.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The projects’ goal is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
But experience elsewhere shows that traffic adapts quickly; congestion does not meaningfully increase, and navigation actually becomes more intuitive.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Signs that a neti pot may be dirty or causing issues for another reason include persistent nasal irritation, worsening congestion, frequent nosebleeds or the development of sinus infections.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Traffic was quickly diverted into the FasTrak lanes to ease the congestion.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Officials say it is aimed at reducing long lines and congestion inside the courthouse, where many visitors are there solely to pay fines.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The plan outlines roadway realignments for Falls Park Drive, Rice Street and Phillips Avenue, particularly near the Farmers Market, where congestion is frequent.
—Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congestion
Noun
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Train traffic was halted overnight at the request of police and resumed Thursday morning, the railway said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The speed and ease with which this bill is advancing stands in stark contrast to the gridlock that often greets legislation aimed at improving the daily lives of Floridians.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The American system is built for gridlock.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Congestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congestion. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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