bottlenecked

verb

Definition of bottleneckednext
past tense of bottleneck
as in clogged

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottlenecked
  1. impeded
  2. obstructed
  3. blocked
  4. blockaded
  5. balked
  6. halted
  7. detained
Verb
  • Late in the game, #63 of the Baltimore Colts threw a great block that impeded two of the Giants defenders to spring Alan Ameche (#35) for a long gain.
    Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • But there are still 5,000 seats that have obstructed views.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Such large-scale research has been difficult, particularly during the most deadly waves of the pandemic when clinic restrictions and medical emergencies obstructed consistent testing.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstructed
Verb
  • They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The district government blocked the temple’s construction.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of blocked
Verb
  • Just a few months prior, Blackbeard and his small pirate flotilla had blockaded Charleston, South Carolina, for close to a week.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Military vehicles and local and state police blockaded the route into the town center.
    Jessica Pishko, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of blockaded
Verb
  • Unfortunately, since the task force made its recommendation, the legislature has balked on raising juror pay.
    Harry Weller, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Ultimately, many balked at losing players to a competitor.
    Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of balked
Verb
  • The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
  • At the first convention center stop, the driver halted, and three additional riders squeezed into the five-passenger sedan before the trip continued.
    Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of halted
Verb
  • California man detained in connection with Madison school shooting, records show Abundant Life received school safety grant money.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nearly 80% of those unlawfully detained were eligible for immediate release at the time of sentencing.
    Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of detained
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