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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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Despite glowing reviews and a loyal following, the commercial momentum just wasn’t fast enough in a crowded season.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2025
In the flash of a moment, a familiar face glides through the crowded pier.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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At the very least, eyes across a crowded room and all that.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Despite glowing reviews and a loyal following, the commercial momentum just wasn’t fast enough in a crowded season.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2025
In the flash of a moment, a familiar face glides through the crowded pier.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
Adjective
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The only packed houses come in Miami, where three of the city’s four games are sold out or have only $1,000 club seats available; seeing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, Real Madrid or Bayern Munchen will cost you.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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Last night, a packed audience was treated to early footage and designs from the new Stranger Things animation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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From dense, intensely aromatic reds to delicate whites, from sparkling to still, from sweet to fortified, there is a wine here that will suit any palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In addition, most microlensing efforts are recorded at the Galactic Center -- the densest part of the Milky Way, Edita Stonkutė, an associate professor of astronomy at Vilnius University, said in a statement.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 June 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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The timeline is tight—most growth drivers need to materialize before 2028—but the groundwork is established.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Steer clear of harsh chemicals and tight hairstyles to prevent further hair loss.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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As thick clouds billowed out of Eyjafjallajökull, the skies over the North Atlantic — one of the world’s busiest aviation routes — fell silent, with air traffic dropping to levels that wouldn’t be seen again until the Covid pandemic a decade later.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Andres did not play in the first meeting between the schools and did not play a full game in the second meeting.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Make sure your browser supports WebGL to see the full version.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Atletico Madrid are keeping close tabs on Andy Robertson.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Some of the women became her close friends, and one became a longtime girlfriend.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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