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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
Further crowding the schedule is the emergence of numerous high-profile exhibition tournaments throughout the year.
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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
The 163% increase in arrests in the South End amounts to 296 additional arrests during the majority of this year’s warm-weather season, when city officials have said drug activity, crime and crowding tends to spike at and around Mass and Cass.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 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
Given the intense commercialization and crowding on Mount Everest in the spring, and the increasingly unstable fall weather driven by climate change, even Andrews wonders if the Mount Everest speed record is attainable.
—Ben Ayers, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
With its crisp bubbles and endless flavor options, the drink has exploded in popularity, crowding store shelves and trending across social media.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Witnesses said teens flooded the restaurant after football games, shooting fireworks and crowding the lobby.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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
The 163% increase in arrests in the South End amounts to 296 additional arrests during the majority of this year’s warm-weather season, when city officials have said drug activity, crime and crowding tends to spike at and around Mass and Cass.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 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
Given the intense commercialization and crowding on Mount Everest in the spring, and the increasingly unstable fall weather driven by climate change, even Andrews wonders if the Mount Everest speed record is attainable.
—Ben Ayers, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
With its crisp bubbles and endless flavor options, the drink has exploded in popularity, crowding store shelves and trending across social media.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Witnesses said teens flooded the restaurant after football games, shooting fireworks and crowding the lobby.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowding
Verb
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So cramming those two tones together is a hard thing to do.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Government funding has been appropriated this way for the past nine fiscal years, with Congress cramming 108 spending measures into 13 bills.—
Lazaro Gamio,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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For now, customers are flocking to Annie’s to buy shoes that are two sizes too big and jeans that won’t fit for another year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Arizonans are flocking to church after the killing of Charlie Kirk.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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After huddling over an onX map, our small orange army decided to head for the shelter belt on the far north edge of the field.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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Groups of lawmakers have been huddling on the Senate floor and in hallways around the chamber working to craft a compromise to reopen government and extend the expiring health care tax credits and subsidies.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like, the sharp pains, the ache, that squeezing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Baker says each piece is so soft, almost like squeezing mini chunks of cotton candy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Oct. 2025
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Licensing officials also investigated educators accused of grooming behaviors like flirting with children, spending non-school time alone and isolated with students, or invading students’ personal space by rubbing their shoulders, thighs and lower backs.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the invading trees and shrubs also compete with prairie plants for light, water, and space, often pushing the grassland plants out of the way and diminishing the habitat options available to animals that depend on native plants.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Making Mulch Volcanoes Landscaping services like to build mulch volcanoes around tree trunks, piling them higher and higher each year.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s stance is made all the stronger by data piling up in its favor.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After Oracle 's huge $18 billion bond sale last month, the market has become a little more wary of AI companies loading up on debt to spend on AI.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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This time, Wilson activated his bullpen as Castillo waded through the next four batters, loading the bases for lefty Daulton Varsho.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Videos over the months have shown ICE agents wearing face coverings and plainclothes, driving unmarked cars and swarming worksites and streets during their deportation operations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Steelers’ defense, which held off any potential Browns comeback, kept Cleveland out of the endzone by tallying six sacks, swarming rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel in his second career NFL start.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Crowding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowding. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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