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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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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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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 crowding
Designed to provide steady, even heat to transform tough cuts of meat and hearty vegetables, this braiser has a wide base that allows ingredients to be placed in a single layer for searing without crowding.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
The school then moved to temporary quarters in a former Sears building, where some parents expressed concerns about crowding, security, ventilation and lack of green space.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The video shows many people crowding one room, many of whom are on the floor.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Many airport lounges have also faced crowding issues, sometimes implementing time limits on lounge usage or having to turn away customers due to a lack of space.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Checking the app shortly before departure can also help riders spot delays or crowding and adjust their plans if needed.
—Navdeep Kaur, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The first row inside the Hendrick's County Courthouse was lined with Trooper Aaron Smith's loved one, while over 50 officers stood crowding along the walls.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
Working in batches to prevent crowding the pan, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Epithelial tissues use it to keep tabs on crowding.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
The school then moved to temporary quarters in a former Sears building, where some parents expressed concerns about crowding, security, ventilation and lack of green space.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The video shows many people crowding one room, many of whom are on the floor.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Many airport lounges have also faced crowding issues, sometimes implementing time limits on lounge usage or having to turn away customers due to a lack of space.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Checking the app shortly before departure can also help riders spot delays or crowding and adjust their plans if needed.
—Navdeep Kaur, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The first row inside the Hendrick's County Courthouse was lined with Trooper Aaron Smith's loved one, while over 50 officers stood crowding along the walls.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
Working in batches to prevent crowding the pan, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Epithelial tissues use it to keep tabs on crowding.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowding
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Each story unfolds at a rapid pace, bouncing between provocative shots of eccentric people and cramming two distinct sets of warring neighbors into each half-hour episode.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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With the current contact period, during which coaches can visit recruits, ending Saturday and the following period not starting until mid-April, his team was busy booking charter flights and cramming seven days' worth of visits into four or five days.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Aspiring Spanish speakers are flocking to learn the language in the wake of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The two are seen huddling under a tree in the rain, laughing companionably.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The cost of heating a home over winter is now more than some elderly couples’ pensions, Pekingnology reported, and villagers are huddling under blankets, or secretly burning firewood.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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The solar sector has been grappling with a prolonged price slump and oversupply, squeezing margins even as leading producers continue to add capacity.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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For generations, Americans who wanted orange juice without the work of squeezing fresh fruit cracked open a can and watched a cylinder of frozen juice go ker-plunk into a pitcher.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin has stressed that the agency is not invading or raiding classrooms.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Infantino was also pressed on the calls for countries to boycott this year’s World Cup due to concerns relating to Trump’s rhetoric around invading Greenland and his domestic immigration policies.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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With defeats, injuries and suspensions piling up, Tottenham’s domestic campaign is spinning out of control.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Montana before the injuries started piling up, and Dan Marino before defensive coordinators could adjust.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Castle logged 22 minutes against the Mavs, loading the box score with 18 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
6 Feb. 2026
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And the two front-runners are loading up.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The vehicles are flexible, modular and feature advanced software for in-flight collaboration and re-targeting, and support swarming capability of autonomous aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Arnold’s very sad and wildly premature passing led to fans swarming DSPs and digital retailers to reconnect with some of his signature band’s biggest hits.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crowding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowding. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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