decongest
Americanverb (used with object)
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Etymology
Origin of decongest
1955–60; de- + congest, or by back formation from decongestant
Example Sentences
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"Even the London Tube till today is heavily subsidised. Because there is a purpose. You are trying to provide sustainable mobility and decongest the city," says Verma.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
He said the mass burials were meant to decongest mortuaries and that no relatives came forward to claim the bodies.
From Reuters ● Jul. 23, 2023
Aid workers say it could take up to two months to decongest the city, which has nearly doubled in size.
From Washington Times ● May 27, 2023
To decongest Old Rag Mountain, the park will test a reservation system similar to the one Yosemite’s Half Dome uses.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2021
“In the interim, CN is also working to detour limited traffic where possible to decongest the network.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2021
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