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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall
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as in packed
having little space between items or parts
a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
crowded all the boats into the harbor before the storm struck
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as in huddled
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone crowded around to see the baby being shown off by his proud parents
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Recent Examples of crowded
Jenavieve Hatch, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The battlelines are drawn in the crowded, high-stakes San Jose District 3 City Council special election, with business and labor interests flooding the race with donations in what could become a crucial seat for control of the dais.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Best Time to Visit Although New Orleans has a reputation as the center of Mardi Gras festivities, the Northshore is a great place to celebrate, too, and is usually much less crowded.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Capitol staffers can expect crowded halls and visits from SEIU, Smart Justice California, the California Medical Association and even the California Pest Management Association — all of whom have planned Capitol events this week.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The battlelines are drawn in the crowded, high-stakes San Jose District 3 City Council special election, with business and labor interests flooding the race with donations in what could become a crucial seat for control of the dais.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Best Time to Visit Although New Orleans has a reputation as the center of Mardi Gras festivities, the Northshore is a great place to celebrate, too, and is usually much less crowded.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
Adjective
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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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This layer also contains Earth’s oceanic crust — a thinner and denser layer below the oceans — and the continental crust that sits above this layer.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The good news As solar cycle 25 is set to weaken soon, the high-energy proton soup around the planet will soon get denser again.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Putin questioned whether Ukrainian troops that have invaded the Russian border district of Kursk would be allowed to leave peacefully.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Alien Enemies Act would typically be used to target citizens of a country that has declared war on or invaded the United States, criteria that Venezuela does not meet, experts told USA TODAY.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Seventeen hundred people piled into the comments expressing astonishment that someone who had previously been so vocal in support of Ukraine was now apparently cheering the humiliation of its leader.—
Andrew Carey and Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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The strikeouts piled up this week, with 14 on Wednesday and 12 on Tuesday.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no tighter part of the property for patrons than Amen Corner, tens of thousands pressed together to watch as McIlroy’s ball flew through the air once, then twice.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Traction alopecia Anything that involves repeatedly pulling your hair into a tight style should be avoided.—
Shannon Lawlor,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
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Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had their full 15-man standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Can Trump fire Fed Chair Powell? The Federal Reserve is charged with promoting full employment and stable prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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That’s in part thanks to a close collaboration between Stein and Weinstein.—
Leah Abrams,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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The new Charlotte Knights’ manager pitched for four MLB teams from 2010 to 2015, recording 30 saves as the closer for the Chicago White Sox in 2011.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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