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adjective

ˈkrau̇-dəd How to pronounce crowded (audio)
Definition of crowdednext
1
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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2
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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crowded

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verb

past tense of crowd
1
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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2
as in flocked
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 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
Adjective
Any Microsoft entry into the world of gaming handhelds will join a market that has become quite crowded in the wake of the Steam Deck's success. — Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025 In a crowded subway, a grocery line, wherever and whenever, Mirumi’s purpose in life is to make people smile. — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025 Elite institutions will continue to thrive, as will second-tier schools that can differentiate themselves in a crowded market. — Scott White, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Josephine Chen, a partner at Sequoia, said the crowded market reflects the seriousness of the problem. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowded
  1. packed
  2. dense
  3. invaded
  4. piled
  5. tight
  6. thick
  7. full
  8. close
Adjective
  • Over the decades, dust has blown the contaminated soil off the bases and abundant rains have pushed the dioxin into waterways and the densely packed surrounding neighborhoods, contaminating fish as well as ducks and chicken that people raise for food.
    — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The eight available stakes add 23 g (0.8 oz), and the stuff sack adds another 13 g (0.5 oz), pushing total packed weight for all those components just over 2.2 lb (1 kg), not including the multipurpose hiking poles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of packed
Adjective
  • Its key appeal comes from its historic center, a dense, buzzy neighborhood that’s full of cafés, restaurants, boutiques, churches, supermarkets, businesses, hotels, homes, and more.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Head to Mill Creek Lake to kayak or fish for bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout in a sunny spot that’s surrounded by imposing cliffs and a dense forest.
    — Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dense
Verb
  • In October, Israeli ground troops invaded southern Lebanon after a year of fighting with Hezbollah militants.
    — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Golfers invaded all courses remaining open.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of invaded
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of piled
Adjective
  • This prevents dormant accounts with unlimited access from becoming potential security risks over a period of time, ensuring tighter control over permissions.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Few films have ever induced such immense tonal whiplash while exhibiting such tight formal control over their transformations.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of tight
Adjective
  • Each fixture looks like a big gray Lego block, with a round socket holding a bulb the size of an ostrich egg encased in a thick glass globe, like a gumball machine.
    — Diego Lasarte, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • On the posters and on the site, a two-word phrase — which fans have speculated is the title of Cyrus’ next album — is spelled out in thick white letters.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of thick
Adjective
  • Be on the lookout for my full review of MLB The Show 25 on Monday, March 17.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • For a full breakdown of the registration process, refer to the outline below: After reaching a sign-up landing page, make sure to input bonus code NEWSWEEK1500.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of full
Adjective
  • Many close followers of Barca have remarked on how players seem to understand what the coach wants of them perfectly, which had not always been the case in previous seasons.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • However, a small portion of them, known as potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs), do require closer monitoring.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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