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Recent Examples of overcrowded
The new building became severely overcrowded almost immediately.
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Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, and a general lack of authenticity.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Workers described living in overcrowded containers infested with cockroaches and bedbugs, with access to only one or two showers per year and in some cases just a single day off annually.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Puppies sold in pet stores or online come from puppy mills, where dogs are housed in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions without veterinary care, adequate food or water, or socialization.
—Elise Gingrich, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Entin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, and a general lack of authenticity.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Workers described living in overcrowded containers infested with cockroaches and bedbugs, with access to only one or two showers per year and in some cases just a single day off annually.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Puppies sold in pet stores or online come from puppy mills, where dogs are housed in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions without veterinary care, adequate food or water, or socialization.
—Elise Gingrich, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcrowded
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An indoor fire near The Alley at Latta Arcade that caused $5,000 in damages on Tuesday night was due to an overloaded electrical device, a Charlotte Fire Department spokesperson said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The simple structure allows shoppers to fit multiple items without the bag feeling bulky or overstuffed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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If the storytelling were tighter and more successfully focused on its more sociologically provocative elements, Detective Hole could have settled into the overstuffed genre’s top tier rather than taking a place in the acceptable middle.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers complained about practices like overbooking and increasingly crowded cabins that left passengers feeling more like cargo than customers, while industry groups worried flyers would feel entitled to flout the rules.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Natural-looking, minimally invasive rejuvenation, without the overfilled look.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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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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As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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When your floor space is far from generous, implementing small bedroom storage ideas is the difference between waking up in crammed quarters and having breathing room.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Overcrowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcrowded. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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