crowding

verb

Definition of crowdingnext
present participle of crowd
1
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space crowded all the boats into the harbor before the storm struck

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2
as in flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers cars crowded the roads over the long holiday weekend

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3
as in huddling
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 Synonyms for crowding
  1. invading
  2. piling
  3. loading
Verb
  • He’s made the bar his workstation, but anyone invading his personal bubble will likely be blasted by his keyboard cleaning spray or berated for getting germs near him.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Because the nasal mucosa is exposed to so many irritants from the air, ranging from pet hair to pollen, the nose has multiple lines of defense against invading pathogens.
    Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of invading
Verb
  • That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Job market angst Meanwhile, tragedies are piling up in the Southeast, where at least 180 people have died since Hurricane Helene struck the area last week.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of piling
Verb
  • Sure, loading up on nutritious foods like grains and veggies is ideal, but life is busy, and fiber-rich meals aren’t exactly convenient.
    Hannah Singleton, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Witnesses saw Thomas dragging a tarp down the stairs of his apartment complex and loading it into Abraham’s vehicle, according to the affidavit.
    Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of loading
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crowded

crowding

crowd-pleasing

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