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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
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But efficiency alone is a crowded market.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The Devils’ blue line is crowded, giving them incentive to shed his $9 million cap hit (through 2028).
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Tobin pointed out a player at that range who was limited in crowded position groups on their team (Hendrickson), under-appreciated change-of-scenery candidates (Hilton, Awuzie, Bell, Karras, Cappa) or a willing splash at the top of the positional market (Reader).
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But efficiency alone is a crowded market.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Instead, highways are largely empty, as a streets in neighborhoods that are usually crowded well into the evening, CNN said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The Devils’ blue line is crowded, giving them incentive to shed his $9 million cap hit (through 2028).
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 2 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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Reliable high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated workspaces, business centers, meeting rooms, and on-site conference facilities can make a significant difference during a packed schedule.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a packed room at the Denver Public Schools headquarters, many students, parents, and educators spoke before board members with an urgent plea to help the immigrant population in the district.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Everything that couldn’t be crammed into their two small cars was consumed by the voracious flames.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the summer months, the journey was a sweltering one, with dozens of sticky, sweaty passengers crammed together in the heat.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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Just as Sephora teens once flocked to Drunk Elephant out of fascination rather than necessity, trends do not always reflect who a product is actually formulated for.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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In decades past, China’s ascendent middle class flocked to booming megacities to chase jobs and dreams, once abundant as the country went from rags to riches.—
Albee Zhang,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But his wife’s family lives in Beit Shemesh, where a direct hit Sunday killed nine people huddled in a bomb shelter — the largest single death toll of any strike since Iran’s counterattack began.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hammond police Officer Elias Guido testified that four young children were huddled together in the woman’s apartment bedroom about seven feet from the two bodies in the hallway.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This reduces the need to send manned aircraft into dense air defense zones.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s according to a new poll of 806 Boise voters commissioned by the Gem State Housing Alliance and the Welcoming Neighbors Network, a housing advocacy group pushing for zoning changes to open more avenues for denser, smaller and less- expensive homes.—
Mark Dee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by a classic, comforting soup, our casserole version is stuffed full of sweet onions.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The new breakfast and lunch restaurant from Fonda San Miguel owner Tom Gilliland is as beautiful and serene as a four-star Mexican hotel and the empanada — firm but flaky, stuffed with quince jam and edged by baked manchego cheese — was sweet, savory and gooey with a nice touch of umami.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1982, after Israel invaded Lebanon, Iranian agents cultivated ties among fellow Shia who resented Israel’s presence.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Pain returned in April 2025, and a scan revealed cancer had invaded bone in her right hip.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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