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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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
Trent McDuffie stepped outside to answer his phone on draft night, escaping the noise of a crowded ballroom.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
By prioritising sustainability, craftsmanship, and individuality, the brand has not only carved out a niche in the crowded fashion market but also inspired a broader movement toward responsible luxury.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Grand Rapids net is a little more crowded with Jack Campbell and Ville Husso both in the AHL, which has given the team a real position of strength.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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That leaves limited room for reserve selections from a crowded pool of talent.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
Trent McDuffie stepped outside to answer his phone on draft night, escaping the noise of a crowded ballroom.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
By prioritising sustainability, craftsmanship, and individuality, the brand has not only carved out a niche in the crowded fashion market but also inspired a broader movement toward responsible luxury.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Grand Rapids net is a little more crowded with Jack Campbell and Ville Husso both in the AHL, which has given the team a real position of strength.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
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The couture season is in full swing in Paris, but Milan has already moved on and is looking ahead to what promises to be a packed fashion week next month.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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As hosts of the trip, Simone and Cecil have planned a packed itinerary, starting with a kayaking relay race.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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The combination of environmental regulations protecting chaparral, combined with the dense residential areas near it, mean that prescribed fire is very infrequently used in Southern California.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the visual jokes are dense and the look works for the setting and comedic ethos, reflecting the junky tourist-trap aesthetic that Mumolo and Wiig celebrate.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 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
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The team has introduced a new front-suspension design to try and make its car faster in tighter, slower turns.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Even if this shirt came in only one color, managing editor Erin Agostinelli would still love it with its stretchy body-hugging tight fit that's almost like wearing a bodysuit but without the commitment.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Clad in a thick fur coat, Alaskan sled-dog musher Gunnar Kaasen stood next to the hero of the moment: Balto, a Siberian husky who’d helped deliver medicine across a frozen frontier to halt a deadly epidemic.—
David Kindy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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To make a quick raspberry compote, mix 2 cups of frozen raspberries with 1/4 cup of raspberry jam and cook over medium heat until thick.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the Anker Power Bank, which has earned over 80,000 perfect ratings, will keep your device’s battery full on the go.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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In July 2023, the elections division began requiring that those seeking to restore their voting rights in Tennessee both go through the administrative voting rights restoration process and either be granted a pardon or court order restoring their full rights of citizenship.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
26 Jan. 2025
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Sophie’s own child, Aud Mason-Hyde, is one of the main actors, which adds another layer of things as a close personal story.—
Dan Allen,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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If there were regulations in place to prevent factory farms from polluting so much, their staggering animal populations and close proximity to people might be less of a concern, but there aren’t.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowded. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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