Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocked
Verb
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The northern town is filled with cool air, pine trees and skiing.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The image that usually beckons of a vintage store is one that is fusty, cramped and dimly lit, filled with garments organized without design or backstory.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two whip up a lavish dip packed with cheese, greens and pickles, which add tang to cut through the indulgent creaminess.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Downtown San Jose Valley Transportation Authority light rail trains headed to Levi’s Stadium from downtown San Jose are already packed, despite running three-car trains every 10 to 20 minutes.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Around Springfield, too, I-55 is congested and hazardous, while in rural areas its monotonous straightaways invite motorists to floor it.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Plan to text instead of calling if networks are congested.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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