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Recent Examples of overcrowded
At an overcrowded camp off the main road connecting the capital to Pétionville, 26-year old Emerson Delva looks on with a mix of pride and melancholy.
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Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
For visitors willing to travel outside the busiest weeks and slow the pace, Lofoten can still feel magical rather than overcrowded.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
In recent weeks, NGOs helping the workers say the Cambodian authorities have stepped up detention of migrants for visa violations, cramming them in overcrowded detention facilities.
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Shibani Mahtani,
NPR,
21 June 2026
The new site is meant to alleviate the unfolding crisis that has seen women and young children packed in the overcrowded site with thousands of men.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
For visitors willing to travel outside the busiest weeks and slow the pace, Lofoten can still feel magical rather than overcrowded.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
In recent weeks, NGOs helping the workers say the Cambodian authorities have stepped up detention of migrants for visa violations, cramming them in overcrowded detention facilities.
—
Shibani Mahtani,
NPR,
21 June 2026
The new site is meant to alleviate the unfolding crisis that has seen women and young children packed in the overcrowded site with thousands of men.
—
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcrowded
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This shows up in overloaded slides with way too much content.
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Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal an overloaded filter.
Adjective
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Between humid weather, overstuffed suitcases, and long travel days, wrinkle-resistant pieces that still feel breathable are essential.
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Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when some people think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.
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While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
Adjective
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Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.
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Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.
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One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
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And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.
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The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.
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Plus, an overladen peach tree will produce smaller fruit.
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Despite the crammed screenplay, Kara going to a red-sun planet to feel human and forget about everything is the most human thing ever.
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In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.
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“Overcrowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcrowded. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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