OVERCROWDED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

overcrowded

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Recent Examples of overcrowded But an overcrowded market with little demand has created problems for many to turn a viable return on investment. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Investigations of the outbreaks that followed pinned them on shortages of protective equipment, lapses in hand hygiene and overcrowded units. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Some of the high school’s current learning spaces are too small and overcrowded, don’t meet accessibility requirements or sound-safety standards and lack storage space and practice rooms. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Pruning Cut back overcrowded, broken, or otherwise unhealthy-looking branches in mid-summer when the plants have reached 12 to 18 inches in height. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overcrowded

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The overloaded leaders are usually absorbing the broken design.

— Daria Rudnik, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal an overloaded filter.

— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

Definition of overloaded

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The play, which won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize this year, entices on the page despite seeming overstuffed and curiously decentralized.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Room décor varies, but many have a Tara Plantation-meets-Montepulciano thing going on, occasionally excessive but mostly pared back—think overstuffed chairs, frilly, floral curtains, exposed wood beam ceilings, and slim wooden furniture.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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The Casupo Leather Crossbody iPhone Case is ideal for navigating busy airports and crowded tourist destinations hands-free while keeping your phone and cards securely at your side, thanks to its adjustable crossbody strap.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
The current market lacks discipline, with investors overly reliant on benchmarks like AI for growth, leading to crowded and potentially overvalued trades.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of crowded

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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
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

Definition of overfilled

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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
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

Definition of overflowing

Adjective

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
Plus, an overladen peach tree will produce smaller fruit.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

Definition of overladen

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Despite the crammed screenplay, Kara going to a red-sun planet to feel human and forget about everything is the most human thing ever.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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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