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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall
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as in packed
having little space between items or parts
a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
crowded all the boats into the harbor before the storm struck
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as in huddled
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone crowded around to see the baby being shown off by his proud parents
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Recent Examples of crowded
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Despite glowing reviews and a loyal following, the commercial momentum just wasn’t fast enough in a crowded season.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2025
In the flash of a moment, a familiar face glides through the crowded pier.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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At the very least, eyes across a crowded room and all that.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Despite glowing reviews and a loyal following, the commercial momentum just wasn’t fast enough in a crowded season.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2025
In the flash of a moment, a familiar face glides through the crowded pier.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
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Between the pending legislative votes, Powell speaking and the jobs data, there is quite a bit packed into just three-and-a-half days of trading (markets are only open for half a day on Thursday).—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The actual stove unit also collapses into smaller packed form.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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These waves are often emitted by cold, dense regions of space, like the TMC-1, where new stars and complex organic molecules can form.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
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Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside Denmark's capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scanned the horizon for threats.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Putin questioned whether Ukrainian troops that have invaded the Russian border district of Kursk would be allowed to leave peacefully.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Alien Enemies Act would typically be used to target citizens of a country that has declared war on or invaded the United States, criteria that Venezuela does not meet, experts told USA TODAY.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Seventeen hundred people piled into the comments expressing astonishment that someone who had previously been so vocal in support of Ukraine was now apparently cheering the humiliation of its leader.—
Andrew Carey and Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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Chris Kirk’s 9 skewed the number a bit, but bogeys piled up and there were eight doubles, too.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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The timeline is tight—most growth drivers need to materialize before 2028—but the groundwork is established.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Powell is in a tight spot because the U.S. rate of inflation is still above 3%.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Politicians in the state said this was because of a loophole in the original bill that allowed the sale of thicker, reusable plastic bags at the checkout stand.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Still the aftertaste of raspberry filling clings to her soft palate, as thick and heady and floral as menstrual blood.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Free agency hasn’t formally started yet, but the Miami Heat’s roster is already almost full.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Two crates full of Sam’s Club water bottles resting in ice baths sit beneath them.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited, but three of my close friends didn’t send anything (even a card would have been thoughtful).—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Republicans are closer than ever to passing President Donald Trump’s huge party-line tax and spending cuts bill before July 4, as its Senate prospects brightened on ahead of a critical initial vote on Saturday afternoon.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 June 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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