GRIDLOCKED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

gridlocked

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Definition of gridlocked

past tense of gridlock

as in filled

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Next is nourishment, which is about making sure that the space created by the loss of your person isn’t only filled with pain.

— Naomi Barr, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
The Burberry x Smythson notebooks are filled with Smythson’s signature blue lightweight paper, while the opening and closing pages feature a London map print inspired by the fall 2026 Burberry runway collection, or the house check.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Although the mattress developed some minor misshaping after a month of heavy use, Moon still thinks it’s packed with value.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Seeing the ancient Piazza San Michele packed with people, and witnessing those genuine encounters between the cast and the audience.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

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The freight forwarder said Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Port is congested with 10-to-12-day landside delays after cargo is discharged.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
But a contingent of longtime residents is fighting the plan, saying New London already is congested with traffic and rental housing.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of congested

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