overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d 
overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds
: to cause to be too crowded
: to crowd together too much
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Public transit systems faced overcrowding while travelers opted to avoid driving on treacherous roads, further highlighting the storm's affect.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Avoid overcrowding your tree and use appropriate fungicides if a disease becomes serious.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Despite recent improvements, overcrowding remains a persistent issue.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
When the oil temperature reaches 375 to 395 degrees F, add the Brussels sprouts to the pan (don’t overcrowd the pan; fry 4 separate batches).
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Avoid overcrowding your tree and use appropriate fungicides if a disease becomes serious.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Despite recent improvements, overcrowding remains a persistent issue.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
When the oil temperature reaches 375 to 395 degrees F, add the Brussels sprouts to the pan (don’t overcrowd the pan; fry 4 separate batches).
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Overcrowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcrowd. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
-ˈkrau̇d
1
: to cause to be too crowded
2
: to crowd together too much
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