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as in cramming
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 flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers
cars crowded the roads over the long holiday weekend
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as in huddling
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 crowding
This approach is meant to reduce crowding and prevent day-of travel surprises.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
That approach is meant to reduce crowding and prevent day-of-travel surprises.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Rader Lane, the ranger, said researchers had found that the elk might be crowding into the village because the Coconino Rim just south of there, where we were headed next, had a particularly high concentration of mountain lions.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
With his teammates crowding around him in celebration, the veteran mimed the old monkey-of-my-back motion after his first goal as a Bruin.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Further crowding the schedule is the emergence of numerous high-profile exhibition tournaments throughout the year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There are no overwater bungalows here, no party yachts crowding the reefs.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Local reporting describes heavy traffic, overflow parking, and crowding at overlooks as leaf peepers arrive during good weather windows.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
There were 26 scouts in Nationwide Arena — three representing Edmonton (including a goaltending coach), and two each from Vegas and Utah — crowding the upper reaches of the press box.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
That approach is meant to reduce crowding and prevent day-of-travel surprises.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Rader Lane, the ranger, said researchers had found that the elk might be crowding into the village because the Coconino Rim just south of there, where we were headed next, had a particularly high concentration of mountain lions.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
With his teammates crowding around him in celebration, the veteran mimed the old monkey-of-my-back motion after his first goal as a Bruin.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Further crowding the schedule is the emergence of numerous high-profile exhibition tournaments throughout the year.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There are no overwater bungalows here, no party yachts crowding the reefs.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Local reporting describes heavy traffic, overflow parking, and crowding at overlooks as leaf peepers arrive during good weather windows.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
There were 26 scouts in Nationwide Arena — three representing Edmonton (including a goaltending coach), and two each from Vegas and Utah — crowding the upper reaches of the press box.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowding
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Coffee maker brands have, increasingly, been cramming more and more brewing options into a single machine.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now Governor Healey and the homeless industrial complex have set their heart on over-cramming capacity on Redlands Road.—
Lou Murray,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fans have kept flocking to his 2024 album, Kansas Anymore, a deeply melodic journey through heartbreak and growing up.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Millions of young people are flocking to volunteering as a time-rich and cash-poor mode of seeing the world, with many viewing volunteering as an adventurous alternative to more sanitized forms of travel, such as organized tours.—
Georgiana Ralphs,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Instead of huddling around benches at bus stops with modest coverings above, the first Metro Express passengers waited at fully sheltered platforms at hangar-like BRT stations.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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After that whiplash start, Fleck tried to regroup his team during the quarter break, huddling up not only the defense that was on the field, but his offense and special teams players along the sideline.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Bagail 6-piece Compression Packing Cube Set is just $19 and a game-changer for squeezing extra outfits into a carry-on.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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To check for ripeness, start by squeezing the fruit—ripe mangos should give slightly under pressure without feeling overly soft or mushy.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, the abundant mollusk is invading critical infrastructure.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tragically, Putin’s blatant disregard for international law when invading and annexing Ukraine in 2022 is frequently compared to the American invasion of Iraq.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Downstream, late launches miss peak consumer interest, hurting full-price sell-through and piling up excess inventory.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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The window to stash Reed has opened with the dynamic playmaker possibly returning by the end of the month, and injuries piling up on the offensive side of the ball for Green Bay.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The process of loading the SNAP cards, which involves steps by state and federal government agencies and vendors, can take up to two weeks in some states.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Republican's order directs state agencies to work with the federal contractor responsible for loading Electronic Benefit Transfer cards to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are distributed weekly, his office said.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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What To Do About Honeybee Swarms Honey bee colonies reproduce by swarming.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Jayhawks do an excellent job of getting in the face of shooters, swarming ball handlers and forcing bad shots and turnovers.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crowding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowding. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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