gridlocked

past tense of gridlock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocked
Verb
  • But the bond of family and a home filled with foreign languages and love prepared him for a life that would require adaptability, grit and vision.
    Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • While the interior design industry is filled with women, there are very few female executives.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ultracreamy, packed with pigment, and full of gold-standard skin-care ingredients like hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and aloe leaf extract, Face Flex is what sweet dreams are made of.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The old-fashioned casserole is a foolproof recipe with simple ingredients, but packed with flavor.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The school's kitchen and cafeteria are congested with long serving lines, according to the district's website.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As of Monday afternoon, parking spots at popular viewpoints are full, and the roads are already congested, according to a press release.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Gridlocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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