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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
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Waterloo Records’ spacious new store, a short walk up Lamar Boulevard from the crowded old one, boasted a larger stage, a café-bar with funky old speakers and artwork celebrating the city’s iconic music spots.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
At the same time, airports are crowded with spring break travelers and fans heading to March Madness games, the annual NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Lacking the money pumped into his win in a crowded primary field in 2022, Bailey this time counted on name recognition, chiefly among a solidly ruby red core of Republicans, to bolster his campaign.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Waterloo Records’ spacious new store, a short walk up Lamar Boulevard from the crowded old one, boasted a larger stage, a café-bar with funky old speakers and artwork celebrating the city’s iconic music spots.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
The project focused on a semicircular piazza outside the arena, where Roman spectators crowded under two arcades comprised of marble columns stretching up to 50 meters (164 feet) high.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
At the same time, airports are crowded with spring break travelers and fans heading to March Madness games, the annual NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
Adjective
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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
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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From busy playgrounds to packed golf courses, Parks and Recreation leaders say this season looks nothing like a typical Colorado winter.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Last month in Jacksonville Beach, five people aged 15 to 18 were shot at a gathering close to a packed festival.—
Kiley Miller,
Florida Times-Union,
19 Mar. 2026
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At one point, seven of us students crammed into a three-bedroom stucco house — barely 1,000 square feet — north of Mueller Airport.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead of staggering the fests and conferences over nine or 11 days, everything is now crammed into the same seven-day period, including film and TV, education, comedy and tech.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Since the stabbing, the Olathe community has flocked to show its support for Trumpp and her family.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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The decline of the steel industry gave way to a boom of manufacturing, technology and logistics companies that have flocked to the region midway between Philadelphia and New York City.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The three of us squeezed into our bedroom closet and huddled over my phone.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The three huddled and came up with an idea for a mural showcasing Chiefs eras, homage to the team’s history from coach Hank Stram’s leadership in the ‘60s and ‘70s to current stars Mahomes and Kelce (not to mention Reid).—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As evening fell, the already dense traffic built to an even more frenetic pace, and the rhythm of the strugglers also picked up.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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While many of Charlotte’s most popular ones grew around dense, walkable clusters of restaurants and bars — places where visitors can park once and spend the evening moving from one establishment to another — University City evolved differently.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Of the pastas, the ravioli (stuffed with spinach and ricotta and served in a light brown butter sage sauce) and the spaghetti di frutti di mare are complete standouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nunez then began raping her while Jones stuffed rocks in her mouth to try to stop her from screaming, detectives said in the report.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Puerto Rico imported Russian natural gas the same month as Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, impacting global supply and raising prices further.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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