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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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Butler goes off Sitting in a stuffy, crowded pregame press conference, Kerr waxed poetic about Butler’s ability to draw fouls.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Many hundreds of people also lined the blocks of Rancho Bernardo Road, while hundreds more crowded the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Westview Parkway, cheering and drawing choruses of car honks.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Despite being a pretty great animated sitcom in its own right, Dispatch will need to quickly start leaning further into its immersive elements to justify its place (and price tag) among a crowded streaming landscape.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Butler goes off Sitting in a stuffy, crowded pregame press conference, Kerr waxed poetic about Butler’s ability to draw fouls.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
The main street is crowded with people exploring the local mom-and-pop stores and restaurants.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Many hundreds of people also lined the blocks of Rancho Bernardo Road, while hundreds more crowded the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Westview Parkway, cheering and drawing choruses of car honks.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Just weeks after Kit arrived, the couple was already juggling family, faith and a packed schedule.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alcock told a packed audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The audio that accompanies the display is also the same, but in this case, that means spatial audio and a surprising number of speakers crammed into the slim confines of a MacBook chassis.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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With its 85-liter interior, the large litter box also boasts plenty of room, so your cat won’t feel crammed while using it.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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That’s because people who would have normally bought EVs later in the year flocked to buy cars early to lock in the tax break.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Almost 500 users have flocked to the comments to joke, or share their theories.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The cryptocurrency industry’s top legislative priority is facing yet more headwinds shortly after CEOs huddled with senators to salvage bipartisan talks.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Set it up on an outdoor table in your backyard or bring it with you while tailgating or huddled up on the sidelines of a soccer game.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful and nutrient-dense way to start your day.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The confounding discovery of a human femur has created a mystery in the dense woods of rural North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Galen Clavio walked into the student mailroom – back when student mailrooms were still a thing – and found an envelope stuffed in his mailbox.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are a variety of classic daifuku (mochi stuffed with red beans) to choose from, but the real knockouts here are the mochi that are themed around flowers, seasons, and small animals.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Others say the name arose because the Muslim Turks first invaded Albania by way of the mountains in the fourteenth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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