congested
adjective
con·gest·ed
kən-ˈje-stəd 
1
: extremely or excessively full or crowded
The trains ferried orphaned and abandoned kids from the congested East to new families and new lives in the heartland.
… it must be clear that the continuance is not being granted solely because of the court's congested calendar.—
The National Law Journal
The National Law JournalUnder the pressure of the weather conditions, congested traffic and wind shear, the crew never was able to stabilize the airplane on the ILS approach into JFK and had to execute a missed approach.—Patrick R. Veillette
Patrick R. Veillette2
medical
: containing an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus
congested lungs/sinuses
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That's partly because of limited curb access in congested areas — one reason Waymo had $65,000 in parking tickets last year in San Francisco.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
His skill on the ball, his capacity to draw defenders towards him and his ability to operate in congested penalty boxes.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The air feels different, too—pristine, crisp, and a welcome reprieve from the pollution choking India’s congested metropolises.
—Sarah Khan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
My main skin concerns are visible, congested pores in and around my nose, uneven skin tone, and prevention of signs of aging.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
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Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
His skill on the ball, his capacity to draw defenders towards him and his ability to operate in congested penalty boxes.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The air feels different, too—pristine, crisp, and a welcome reprieve from the pollution choking India’s congested metropolises.
—Sarah Khan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
My main skin concerns are visible, congested pores in and around my nose, uneven skin tone, and prevention of signs of aging.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congested. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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congested
adjective
con·gest·ed
kən-ˈjes-təd
: containing an excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus
congested mucous membranes
congested lungs
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