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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
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
In 2014, a gunman fired into a crowded library there, wounding three people before he was killed by police.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Despite her loss in the 2024 presidential race, Harris is viewed as a top contender for the 2028 election, which will likely see a crowded field of vying for the party's nomination.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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The notoriously long Dodger Stadium concessions lines would get even longer, and the notoriously crowded concourses would get even more crowded.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
In 2014, a gunman fired into a crowded library there, wounding three people before he was killed by police.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Despite her loss in the 2024 presidential race, Harris is viewed as a top contender for the 2028 election, which will likely see a crowded field of vying for the party's nomination.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
Adjective
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The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 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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Chris Kirk’s 9 skewed the number a bit, but bogeys piled up and there were eight doubles, too.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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These Steve Madden platform sneakers feature thick, cushioned soles that provide extra height without sacrificing comfort.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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While the large and new jumbo size are great for achieving those big supermodel waves on thick hair, the medium size is perfect for bangs and layered hair.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
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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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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Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Often, the responsibility will be held by the mother of the bride, another close female family member, or a few family members together.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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