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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Hermosa Beach Pier This is one of the more congested areas of the Strand, and you will be required to walk your bike through it on peak summer days.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Avoiding particularly popular or congested areas can lead to significant savings.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 May 2024
Following spring break and a holiday weekend, roadways around Baltimore were especially congested and dangerous Tuesday, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld said.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2024
It is rooted in its potential to offer efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to ground transportation, particularly in congested cities or hard-to-reach rural regions.
—Jamey Jacob, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
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Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
Avoiding particularly popular or congested areas can lead to significant savings.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 May 2024
Following spring break and a holiday weekend, roadways around Baltimore were especially congested and dangerous Tuesday, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld said.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2024
It is rooted in its potential to offer efficient, eco-friendly alternatives to ground transportation, particularly in congested cities or hard-to-reach rural regions.
—Jamey Jacob, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
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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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