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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
Resident cites road, school crowding concerns Resident Kacey Pope urged the board to recommend denying the rezonings, and no residents spoke in favor of the projects.
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Joe Marusak
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
In South Africa, George took his son to games and young Tim saw how strangers reacted to seeing his father, crowding around him, asking for photos.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Photos also showed the bees crowding on nearby trees, weighing down on some tree limbs and branches.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While some teams, like Arsenal, have found success in doubling down and crowding the six-yard box, others have sought to avoid creating a cluster of players close to the goalkeeper.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Every morning during the school year, about 30 e-bikes and e-scooters line the walls of the auditorium at Hiram Johnson High School, crowding near the few outlets providing midday charging power.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
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Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
The strategy of rebuilding fragmented professional services at the AI layer is real, and American capital is already crowding into it.
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Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Nearby residents decried the Ostara plan as too large for the site and brought up worries about traffic congestion, safety for walk-to-school routes and increased crowding at Naper Elementary, among many other points of contention.
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Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Joe Marusak
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
In South Africa, George took his son to games and young Tim saw how strangers reacted to seeing his father, crowding around him, asking for photos.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Photos also showed the bees crowding on nearby trees, weighing down on some tree limbs and branches.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While some teams, like Arsenal, have found success in doubling down and crowding the six-yard box, others have sought to avoid creating a cluster of players close to the goalkeeper.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Every morning during the school year, about 30 e-bikes and e-scooters line the walls of the auditorium at Hiram Johnson High School, crowding near the few outlets providing midday charging power.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
—
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
The strategy of rebuilding fragmented professional services at the AI layer is real, and American capital is already crowding into it.
—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Nearby residents decried the Ostara plan as too large for the site and brought up worries about traffic congestion, safety for walk-to-school routes and increased crowding at Naper Elementary, among many other points of contention.
—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowding
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This is an impressive chip, cramming nearly 100 billion transistors onto a piece of silicon roughly the size of a fingernail.
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The trip took 76 days, with van Dongen splitting time between hours on his bike and cramming into an RV in parks and towns around the country.
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And more are flocking to the picturesque country of New Zealand, famous for its landscapes that served as the backdrop for Lord of the Rings and Avatar.
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Wimbledon 2026 is well underway, and the stars are already flocking in droves to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to witness the action firsthand.
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Teams from the two companies have been huddling for months to plan for the melding of the two operations as soon as Paramount receives all of its regulatory approvals.
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Paramount+ is huddling up with the Texas Tech for a docuseries on its football team that is eyed to premiere in time for the 2026 season in the fall.
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Of course, attempts to get more revenue out of taxpayers would carry political risks, but voters have been open to squeezing the wealthy.
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Coach Spencer Carbery has done a masterful job of both squeezing what’s left out of the franchise’s best-ever player — Ovechkin led the Caps in both goals (32) and points (64) in 2025-26 — while simultaneously masking the deficiencies that come with age.
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Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
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The court also upheld that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship for all except in the narrowest of cases, like the children of diplomats and invading soldiers.
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Castle Rat have begun some preliminary planning and writing for their next album, piling up new riffs at jam sessions.
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All of that felt in jeopardy, the sky falling and losses piling up in April.
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Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.
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How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
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The program will rapidly scale FPV drone production, and swarming technology means one pilot can control multiple drones, amplifying human capabilities rather than replacing them.
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Think your back yard can get buggy in the summer—with mosquitoes, flies, moths, wasps, bees, lightning bugs, crickets, and more swarming, buzzing, and chirping everywhere?
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“Crowding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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