OVERCROWDED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

overcrowded

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Recent Examples of overcrowded But many of the cool destinations have become overcrowded tourist traps. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The country’s remaining detention facilities are severely overcrowded while concerns have been raised about imprisoning gang members in parts of the country not currently under gang control. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Los Angeles County agencies found 251 dogs living in overcrowded, unlicensed conditions at Linda Blair’s Acton rescue, prompting citations, sanitation orders and a directive for immediate veterinary care. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Start by removing any dead or diseased branches, as well as those that are overcrowded. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overcrowded

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But nurses and physicians rotate in and out of rooms, often too overloaded with administering medications, measuring vitals, charting notes, and performing procedures to properly engage with them.

— Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026
The ballot was so overloaded with star power back then that in his first year, there were 14 other players who are now in the Hall, plus Bonds, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Curt Schilling and Don Mattingly.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of overloaded

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And for said team to take on a potent, overstuffed powerhouse, which these days means the Dodgers.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Gone are the days of wrestling an overstuffed suitcase—my compression packing cubes help maximize every inch of space and keep everything organized.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of overstuffed

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Printer Deals Compact enough to fit on any crowded dorm desk, the Canon Pixma TS6520 offers complete print, copy, and scan functionality.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Kim, who led the field in June’s crowded primary, was endorsed Tuesday by the California Federation of Labor Unions, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO that represents more than 1,300 state labor unions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 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

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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
Plus, an overladen peach tree will produce smaller fruit.

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

Definition of overladen

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What comes next is another slate of crammed club matches for all these players, and enough friendlies to keep the Spanish federation profitable.

— Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
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

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