as in to obstruct
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congest
Traffic to enter and exit the subdivision is often congested during rush hour.
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March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Traffic patterns near Hard Rock Stadium can get congested immediately after major events, so building in extra time or waiting out the initial rush is a good idea.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The reason Lakeland might be so popular could be due to its close connection to urban areas, while also not being congested.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Traffic patterns near Hard Rock Stadium can get congested immediately after major events, so building in extra time or waiting out the initial rush is a good idea.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The reason Lakeland might be so popular could be due to its close connection to urban areas, while also not being congested.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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There was also the problem of propeller blades in front, obstructing a clear shot at German enemy aircraft.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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The judge said that the government met its burden in proving that Farwell is at risk of fleeing, obstructing justice, and causing harm to others if released pre-trial.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The acid also blocks tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production that can become overactive due to the body’s inflammatory response during a shingles infection.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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