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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But this 24-mile scenic byway road, especially, and other mountain passes that are abundant with the state’s iconic aspen trees, can be terribly congested with car traffic during fall colors season.
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Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Specific over-the-counter painkillers can treat fever and headache, while certain decongestants can help if you’re congested.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
The airport recommends dropping passengers off at whichever location is least congested.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
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
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Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Specific over-the-counter painkillers can treat fever and headache, while certain decongestants can help if you’re congested.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
The airport recommends dropping passengers off at whichever location is least congested.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
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
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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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