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 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 Teams are now looking to congest central areas to slow down United’s fondness for quick one-twos and clever passing triangles. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 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 Around Springfield, too, I-55 is congested and hazardous, while in rural areas its monotonous straightaways invite motorists to floor it. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congest
Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Teams are now looking to congest central areas to slow down United’s fondness for quick one-twos and clever passing triangles. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 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 Around Springfield, too, I-55 is congested and hazardous, while in rural areas its monotonous straightaways invite motorists to floor it. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congest
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Branch, widely projected to go in the second round of the NFL draft later this week, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks, prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer.— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Branch, who declared for the NFL Draft in January, was charged with obstruction of an officer and obstructing a public sidewalk, both misdemeanors, early Sunday morning.— Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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To wrap up Day 2, the Dolphins took a pair of wide receivers and an in-line blocking tight end with their three picks in the third round.— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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The Celtics also blocked three of the Sixers’ final four shots of the third, with Jordan Walsh, Brown and Vucevic all rejecting layups.— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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