gridlocking

Definition of gridlockingnext
present participle of gridlock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gridlocking
Verb
  • Before a fast, focus on filling up with fiber, fat and protein to sustain your body with energy during low-intake periods.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Thank you to all the countries that are filling the PURL program.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The collection features 10,000 cards after the 1st edition sold out, with a lucky fan packing the one-of-one card live at the RAF05 fan zone reserved opening.
    Bradenton Herald Staff Reports, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The signature ingredient, however, is the brand’s plum complex—the sister founders of Le Prunier use materials from their family’s century-old plum farm—to support collagen production, skin barrier health, and hydration without congesting pores.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • America does not need more trucks congesting roads in large population centers.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Intentionally obstructing the roadway, especially while impeding emergency access, is a misdemeanor in Minnesota, as is being a public nuisance by blocking the right-of-way.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Brad Lander is headed to trial on May 11, accused of obstructing the use of a foyer at 26 Federal Plaza at a protest over conditions in hidden holding cells where migrants are detained, a judge ruled Thursday.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • An apoB test looks directly at the number of artery-clogging particles in the blood.
    Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Wu is facing a wave of criticism because snow is still clogging streets and sidewalks across the city 12 days after the storm.
    Mike Toole, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But a drone had hit one of its salons, shattering a heating pipe and flooding the premises.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The first tournament of the 41st annual Snow Polo World Cup kicks off later today, and over 26,000 visitors are flooding into the Swiss resort town—nearly all of whom are taking the second rule of polo to heart.
    Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Gridlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocking. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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