as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the auditorium is usually crammed when that candidate makes an appearance
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as in stuffed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
tried to cram one more book into the backpack
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as in packed
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
crammed his mouth with candy
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as in gorged
to fill with food to capacity
one of those eating contests in which competitors attempt to cram themselves with as many hot dogs as they can in three minutes
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as in devoured
to swallow or eat greedily
the thoughtless guest crammed a dinner that had taken hours to prepare
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Recent Examples of crammed
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The California Democrat still held a public roundtable discussion Tuesday with numerous survivors, in a crammed room near the Capitol.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
When your floor space is far from generous, implementing small bedroom storage ideas is the difference between waking up in crammed quarters and having breathing room.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
That dream was fulfilled soon after his father bought an apartment on a crammed street near Jama Masjid, a historic mosque in Old Delhi, Delhi’s historic heart.
—Shefali Rafiq, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 11 June 2026
On a Wednesday evening in April, three hundred people crammed into the lime-green auditorium of a high school to hear representatives from across the political spectrum debate the population cap.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The walls of his home office were crammed with photos, jerseys and plaques from his 22-plus years as an NBA head coach, with stops in Portland, Sacramento, Golden State, Houston and Minnesota.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The seven episodes leading up to The Audacity's season finale have been crammed with enough questions, conflicts, and conundrums to fill Hypergnosis' infinite database.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
About 100 students participated in the prank, which started with them entering his home under the cover of darkness, and culminated in him walking into a living room crammed with seniors, per WFMY-TV.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The DeSantis staffer who drafted the new districts crammed as many Democrats as possible in the 20th District, a move that made the neighboring congressional districts more Republican.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
But front-line responders are concerned the disease might spread to the large displacement camps located near Bunia, where thousands of people are crammed into limited space, without access to basic hygiene.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Adjective
In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The California Democrat still held a public roundtable discussion Tuesday with numerous survivors, in a crammed room near the Capitol.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
When your floor space is far from generous, implementing small bedroom storage ideas is the difference between waking up in crammed quarters and having breathing room.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
That dream was fulfilled soon after his father bought an apartment on a crammed street near Jama Masjid, a historic mosque in Old Delhi, Delhi’s historic heart.
—Shefali Rafiq, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Thousands crammed into Wollman Rink in Central Park, others flocked to local bars and a number of venues across the area.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 11 June 2026
On a Wednesday evening in April, three hundred people crammed into the lime-green auditorium of a high school to hear representatives from across the political spectrum debate the population cap.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The walls of his home office were crammed with photos, jerseys and plaques from his 22-plus years as an NBA head coach, with stops in Portland, Sacramento, Golden State, Houston and Minnesota.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The seven episodes leading up to The Audacity's season finale have been crammed with enough questions, conflicts, and conundrums to fill Hypergnosis' infinite database.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
About 100 students participated in the prank, which started with them entering his home under the cover of darkness, and culminated in him walking into a living room crammed with seniors, per WFMY-TV.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The DeSantis staffer who drafted the new districts crammed as many Democrats as possible in the 20th District, a move that made the neighboring congressional districts more Republican.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
But front-line responders are concerned the disease might spread to the large displacement camps located near Bunia, where thousands of people are crammed into limited space, without access to basic hygiene.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crammed
Adjective
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The free tool generates a pre-filled W-4 (or W-4P for pension income) after asking about you and your spouse, earnings, adjustments, deductions and credits.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once stuffed, these jumbo shells transform in the oven, turning golden brown, bubbling, and crisp.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The famous pencils stuffed in Grace's hair?—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Verb
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That much was clear to the thousands and thousands of fans who packed the streets outside of Madison Square Garden and throughout the five boroughs on Saturday night, celebrating in glorious, delirious bliss after the Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 94-90, in San Antonio.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The festival at Druid Hill Park was packed when CBS News Baltimore arrived, with people eating, drinking, and dancing.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The news people are announcing on repeat a mantra suffused with an English lilt in their mouths, that the fires haven’t gorged themselves on the rainforests like this in over half a century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The moment marks the point of no return, as Clark forces his therapist to affirm him, abandoning any possibility of growth—Clark is devoured by his own worst self.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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These Avocado Oil Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips check all the right boxes—they’re crunchy, salty, gluten-free, kosher, and ready to be devoured.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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About 175 of the drones and four of the missiles were shot down, jammed or otherwise destroyed, the air force said.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
7 Dec. 2025
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The sidewalk outside Legends would be jammed with barbecue and fish cookouts.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With inflation up 25% since 2020, more families are squeezed.—
Jim Morrill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Colorado families are being squeezed by the current economy which makes the Together for Colorado Toy Drive more important than ever this year.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The gun was not loaded when police seized it, according to Carissa Planalp, a public information officer for Buckeye police.—
David Ulloa Jr,
AZCentral.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Her husband, Leon, loaded her into their car and sped away hoping to reach another hospital.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Crammed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crammed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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