Synonyms of congestion

congestion

noun

as in traffic

Related Words

• traffic
• gridlock
• delay
• slowdown
• lock
• stoppage
• crawl
• bottleneck
• tangle
• snarl
• logjam
• jam
• tailback
• jam-up
• backup
• tie-up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of congestion

Crowd congestion is certainly common around these parts, but can be escaped pretty easily and avoided entirely if guests make use of their location to visit these sites early in the morning. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Where is aisle congestion forming before an incident report is ever filed? — Allan Malcolm, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Soaking the suburbs over parking is reminiscent of other foolish, revenue-grabbing ideas, such as a congestion tax aimed at outsiders as a way to gin up money to cover Chicago’s ever-present budget black hole. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Respondents supported making roads safer, addressing congestion and maintaining the city’s parks and bike trails. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Container shipping research firm Sea-Intelligence projects a seven-to-10-month timeline for congestion to ease back to the relatively calm conditions of mid-2025. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Short-term exposure to mold can cause sinus congestion, coughing, wheezing, eye irritation and skin rashes. — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Smart, responsible planning will help reduce congestion, protect our neighborhoods and preserve Palmetto Bay’s quality of life. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Law enforcement will maintain a presence throughout opening week to direct traffic and ease congestion on surrounding roadways, Bolorin said. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026