as in crowded
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having a large population
a populous seaport the most populous state in the U.S.
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Recent Examples of populous
Maine, one of the nation’s least populous states, has recently found itself at the center of the nation’s debate over trans athletes.
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
The more populous Broward part of the district is still mostly Democratic.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The state’s most populous city provides a disappointing recent example of why money will never be enough to fix grinding problems.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
This is due to the fact that these states chose to expand Medicaid and CHIP enrollment, while other populous ones like Texas, Florida and Georgia did not.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
The more populous Broward part of the district is still mostly Democratic.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The state’s most populous city provides a disappointing recent example of why money will never be enough to fix grinding problems.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
This is due to the fact that these states chose to expand Medicaid and CHIP enrollment, while other populous ones like Texas, Florida and Georgia did not.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for populous
Adjective
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This sustainable approach stems from her upbringing in a crowded household with three siblings.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Populous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/populous. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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