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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
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
But the story goes much deeper than that: A dirty, crowded freezer can lead to lots more than an eyesore.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Israeli also acknowledged the crowded nature of the U.S. generics market.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.
—Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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That could prove challenging in a crowded political news cycle that is touching sports and with the busy fall athletics calendar around the corner.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
But the story goes much deeper than that: A dirty, crowded freezer can lead to lots more than an eyesore.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Israeli also acknowledged the crowded nature of the U.S. generics market.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.
—Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
Adjective
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President Donald Trump wasn’t invited to the NAACP’s annual convention — but even in his absence, the effects of his presidency loomed over a packed ballroom in uptown Charlotte Sunday.—
Julia Coin
Updated July 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The packed living rooms and TikTok-worthy, standing-room-only bar scenes where spectators gather to watch the show live look like sporting events.—
Cynthia Salinas Cappellano,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Towns and counties now have to pick a handful of ways to create denser, cheaper housing and report on their progress every year.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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It’s already been tested out successfully in dense urban areas.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
24 July 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
Adjective
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Clad in fluorescents and backed by a tight dance troupe, T-Pain ran through one of Friday’s most memorable sets.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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August 1, 2025 The Steelers' window with Rodgers under center is tight, as the former MVP has stated that this will likely be his last season in the NFL.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The three-day Tampa conference was thick with criticism of DOJ and disbelief that the president could have let so many people down.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Back inside, the primary suite carries on the adobe style with thick, smooth walls and rounded edges.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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No full freeway closures were scheduled in metro Phoenix over the weekend, but cross streets along the Loop 101 were set to be closed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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How to get there Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) is the closest commercial airport to Moab, about a 20-minute drive to the center of town.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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With the calendar officially flipped to August, the Miami Herald is counting down 30 of the most important players on the Hurricanes’ roster, one per day leading up to the season opener, to provide a closer look at the team heading into coach Mario Cristobal’s fourth season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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