congested

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

NordVPN’s performance was stable, though occasional buffering occurred on congested servers during peak hours.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

But these overland routes are too congested, expensive and insufficient to make up for the paralysis of traditional routes, Schneider said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

When airspace is suddenly shut or congested, controllers communicate with pilots about where they need to go, how much fuel they have and which airports can accommodate their type of aircraft.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Ports around the Indian Ocean are congested with redirected cargo, and shipping rates from Asia to Mumbai rose 56%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Drivers were cranky as they navigated through congested streets, not giving an inch.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan