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Recent Examples of congestion
The largest area of congestion predicted in Georgia is from Atlanta to Augusta along I-20E, particularly Thursday evening.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 May 2026
My proposal would not only reduce traffic on Peña but would also serve to reduce congestion at the terminal and could be implemented almost immediately at very low cost.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The agency also warned the shutdown would cause severe congestion and delays across the region.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
In one study, researchers found that people with higher sodium levels had more severe nasal congestion and higher antibody levels.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority reports that the system cut average travel times by 30% and reduced congestion at major intersections by 15%.
—Chase Garbarino, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Others are asking employers for transit stipends, hybrid schedules or flexible hours that avoid traffic congestion and reduce fuel consumption.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Large groups of pin traders who congregate near Westward Ho Trading Company cause congestion at the busy Frontierland entrance, according to Mickey Visit.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Starlink also faced congestion woes in areas with too many people connecting to the network.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 May 2026
My proposal would not only reduce traffic on Peña but would also serve to reduce congestion at the terminal and could be implemented almost immediately at very low cost.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
The agency also warned the shutdown would cause severe congestion and delays across the region.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
In one study, researchers found that people with higher sodium levels had more severe nasal congestion and higher antibody levels.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority reports that the system cut average travel times by 30% and reduced congestion at major intersections by 15%.
—Chase Garbarino, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Others are asking employers for transit stipends, hybrid schedules or flexible hours that avoid traffic congestion and reduce fuel consumption.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Large groups of pin traders who congregate near Westward Ho Trading Company cause congestion at the busy Frontierland entrance, according to Mickey Visit.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Starlink also faced congestion woes in areas with too many people connecting to the network.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congestion
Noun
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Kay, meanwhile, rebounded after a first inning filled with traffic — two singles and hitting a batter with a pitch — to top his previous career high of 5 2/3 innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Saudi miner Maaden now has 3,500 trucks moving phosphate to the Red Sea, traffic at a UAE port on the Gulf of Oman is70-times the prewar level, and supermarket chain Spinneys drove snacks and baby food overland from the UK to the UAE, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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That increases polarization and can lead to gridlock in Congress, according to experts.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The people’s champ might wind up being UFC CEO Dana White, whose letter to the White House, first reported by the Closing Line, could help relieve Congressional gridlock regarding the deduction limit.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Congestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congestion. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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