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Recent Examples of overcrowded
The space had become overcrowded, disorganized and frustrating to use, but the price tag for a professional remodel felt impossible to justify.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
While the 2026 Cadillac Championship fell victim to an overcrowded part of the calendar, its spot in 2027 should result in far more interest from players and fans both on-site and watching from home.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In an overheated, overcrowded Mallorca, three precarious women accidentally kill a tourist while stealing electricity, then drag two more women into the cover-up.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 May 2026
Conditions varied, but some asylums gained reputations as brutal, overcrowded warehouses where patients were neglected and restrained.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
While the 2026 Cadillac Championship fell victim to an overcrowded part of the calendar, its spot in 2027 should result in far more interest from players and fans both on-site and watching from home.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
In an overheated, overcrowded Mallorca, three precarious women accidentally kill a tourist while stealing electricity, then drag two more women into the cover-up.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 May 2026
Conditions varied, but some asylums gained reputations as brutal, overcrowded warehouses where patients were neglected and restrained.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcrowded
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Today’s push-up swimwear styles offer shape and volume without feeling bulky or overstuffed.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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No summer is complete without an overstuffed barbecue pork sandwich.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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This means that even in crowded situations, foliage can capture light, including shady locations where sunlight is at a premium.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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From ancient pilgrim paths in southern Italy to lava fields in Iceland, these routes reward walkers with quieter trails, stronger ties to local communities and landscapes that feel earned rather than crowded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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