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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
Adjective
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Select plants with dense habits and thick cover to outcompete weeds that germinate in these border plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Behind every large language model or real-time inference engine lies a dense web of data centers, chips, storage, and cooling infrastructure.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In October, Israeli ground troops invaded southern Lebanon after a year of fighting with Hezbollah militants.—
Josef Federman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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Golfers invaded all courses remaining open.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Ditka piled up his totals in a 14-game season, while Bowers will have two more games and will probably only need 16 to set the record.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sunday marked just the fourth time in franchise history the Cots piled up 300 rushing yards, and Taylor did most of the heavy lifting with 29 carries for 218 yards and three touchdowns.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This stretch can worsen pain in people with back pain, very tight hamstrings, or irritable nerves.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the moment, Ajax is in a tight title race in the Eredivisie between Twente, currently at the top of the table, and PSV, who are ahead of Ajax but level with Twente on points.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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The Magic already entered a full game ahead of No. 8 Atlanta (37-42) in the East standings.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Watch the full clip with Ricci and O'Brien in the video, above.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are several international destinations where pickpocketing is extremely common, so having all of my essentials close is a priority.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Many experience loneliness and a lack of close relationships, particularly in midlife and older age.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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