overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d 
overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds
: to cause to be too crowded
: to crowd together too much
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Research whether privet overcrowds native plants in your area and supports local wildlife before planting.
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Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Here’s what to do with those extra ingredients overcrowding your cupboard.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 3 May 2026
Built to cook full meals, this air fryer features an extra-large, flat basket that fits a 12-inch pizza or four servings of salmon and a side of veggies without overcrowding.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
This will then overcrowd emergency rooms and exacerbate homelessness.
—Monica Montgomery Steppe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Here’s what to do with those extra ingredients overcrowding your cupboard.
—Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 3 May 2026
Built to cook full meals, this air fryer features an extra-large, flat basket that fits a 12-inch pizza or four servings of salmon and a side of veggies without overcrowding.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
This will then overcrowd emergency rooms and exacerbate homelessness.
—Monica Montgomery Steppe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Overcrowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcrowd. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
-ˈkrau̇d
1
: to cause to be too crowded
2
: to crowd together too much
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