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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
Sofi Zeman
august 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
This is largely how the market tries to relieve extremes in concentrated positioning, rapidly racing from leaders to laggards, the crowded to the neglected.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Grayson Murphy and Derrick McLendon are making big pushes for roster spots in a crowded outside linebacker room.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
The Patriots entered training camp this summer with a very crowded receiver room.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Walker-Yeager, who passed a crowded August primary in two separate races, wants spots on the boards governing the Unified Government and the BPU.
—Sofi Zeman
august 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2025
This is largely how the market tries to relieve extremes in concentrated positioning, rapidly racing from leaders to laggards, the crowded to the neglected.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Grayson Murphy and Derrick McLendon are making big pushes for roster spots in a crowded outside linebacker room.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
The Patriots entered training camp this summer with a very crowded receiver room.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
Adjective
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How does a star with a packed schedule keep her look secure?—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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Woodinville’s close quarters are good for more than a packed wine-tasting itinerary.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Hill added when designed and maintained well, their dense root systems hang below the surface to shelter fish, give invertebrates a place to thrive, and, in turn, feed other species including birds.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Located in northwestern Montana, Glacier National Park is known for its rugged terrain, dramatic scenery, and active wildlife, including one of the densest populations of grizzly bears in the lower 48 states.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 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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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This one even comes with a synthetic cork cap that creates a tight seal and can be washed and reused along with the bottle.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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One is a Dutch oven, a heavy pot with thick walls and a tight-fitting lid, typically cast iron and traditionally used for stews, soups and bread.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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More than ten villages in the Buner region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province were devastated by flash flooding, and dozens of people are believed to still be trapped under the thick mud and debris.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
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Arch Manning is entering his first full season as the starting quarterback for Texas, and he will be tested right away on the road against the defending national champion Buckeyes.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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During the annual Men's Day open streets event in Brooklyn last weekend, Mamdani failed to press the weight alone and required full bar support from a spotter.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Some health statistics for Davidson County appear strong, but a closer look reveals key health disparities, Areola said.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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