How to Use overcrowd in a Sentence

overcrowd

verb

• The wings can touch each other, but do not overcrowd them.
  — Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2020
• The key is not to overcrowd your counter, which can be a gateway to clutter.
  — Nena Farrell, Sunset Magazine, 9 Mar. 2020
• The first thing on the list is deciding on a size that will work for your space, not overcrowd it.
  — Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023
• Work in batches without overcrowding the pan, and cover the pan to help to trap the heat.
  — Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
• To make crispy potatoes, coat them well with olive oil and be sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
  — oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2020
• Cook cutlets in about two or three batches to not overcrowd the pan.
  — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2018
• The law has been a factor in the state’s prison overcrowding crisis.
  — Ralph Chapoco, al, 9 June 2023
• Lie them flat and try not to overcrowd the rack to ensure a thorough cleaning.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 5 May 2023
• Once the oil is hot, gently place the salmon croquettes in the pan, being careful not to overcrowd it.
  — Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025
• Continue with a few more pieces of fish, taking care not to overcrowd the oil.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
• Spread the chestnuts across a baking sheet, and be sure not to overcrowd them, Gooden says.
  — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
• The vote was scheduled in shifts to avoid overcrowding the chamber and hallways.
  — Susan Ferrechio, Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2020
• Once hot, add polenta fries one at a time being sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2017
• Gently add fillets to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Oct. 2019
• When the oil is hot, use a ladle to drop in large scoops of potato mixture, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2021
• Arrange thighs, skin side up, and spread all the ingredients out on the pan so as not to overcrowd.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2023
• They have been challenged by overcrowding, whether a new jail is needed and how to fund such a project.
  — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2017
• Place 1-2 chicken thighs in oil, taking care not to overcrowd pan.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2018
• Once oil is very hot and beginning to smoke, lay in steaks, making sure not to overcrowd.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2017
• Once hot, sear the short ribs in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2021
• Add grapeseed oil to skillet and place each filet of fish skin side down in the pan being careful not to overcrowd them.
  — National Geographic, 2 July 2019
• Brown the meat on all sides in batches, without overcrowding the pan, about 8 minutes.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
• Don’t overcrowd the board—leaving some space between items allows the board to look inviting.
  — Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
• Ensure that glass items aren't touching, and don’t overcrowd.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
• Add the lamb in batches, without overcrowding the pan.
  — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
• Work in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
• Green beans need some room when roasting, so don’t overcrowd the pan.
  — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
• Do not overcrowd the racks and run a complete cycle with dishwasher detergent.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
• And as the number of pets goes up, many people wind up giving up their animal, overcrowding shelters.
  — Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
• Old attire intended to be worn again, as well as clothes that no longer fit or are never worn, can easily overcrowd this small space.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026