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Recent Examples of overcrowded
Gangmasters often put workers in overcrowded shacks; workers die of not just killings like this one, but also of suicide or accidental fires or extreme cold and heat.
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Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Skeptics will rightly point out that medicine remains overcrowded, understaffed, and constrained by physical reality.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Forget your flashlight at home—the Black Diamond Spot 350 Headlamp is a far superior lighting solution, offering a practical and hands-free way to navigate dark campsites or locate your valuables in an overcrowded duffel bag.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Proper spacing is key to avoid overcrowded plants that compete for nutrients.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Skeptics will rightly point out that medicine remains overcrowded, understaffed, and constrained by physical reality.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Forget your flashlight at home—the Black Diamond Spot 350 Headlamp is a far superior lighting solution, offering a practical and hands-free way to navigate dark campsites or locate your valuables in an overcrowded duffel bag.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Proper spacing is key to avoid overcrowded plants that compete for nutrients.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcrowded
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But when a leadership role becomes overloaded, the consequences don’t always show up immediately.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The same cities experience infrastructure that is simultaneously overloaded and underloaded depending on the day of the week.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when many of us think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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No summer is complete without an overstuffed barbecue pork sandwich.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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The supporting drama categories remain the most crowded acting races, but still shows the long-term decline, which is staggering.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Plus, an overladen peach tree will produce smaller fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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“Overcrowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcrowded. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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