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Recent Examples of overcrowded
The route between North Africa and Spain is one of several commonly used by migrants seeking to reach Europe, often involving overcrowded and unseaworthy boats.
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Dividing these plants and spacing them out helps to reinvigorate old and overcrowded plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The surrounding residential buildings are private homes, which keeps the beachfront from ever feeling overcrowded, even in high season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Winter clothing takes up valuable space, spring and summer items feel overcrowded, and closets become difficult to maintain.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Dividing these plants and spacing them out helps to reinvigorate old and overcrowded plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The surrounding residential buildings are private homes, which keeps the beachfront from ever feeling overcrowded, even in high season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Winter clothing takes up valuable space, spring and summer items feel overcrowded, and closets become difficult to maintain.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcrowded
Adjective
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This can happen due to a power surge, an overloaded circuit, or a short in the system.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
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An indoor fire near The Alley at Latta Arcade that caused $5,000 in damages on Tuesday night was due to an overloaded electrical device, a Charlotte Fire Department spokesperson said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The ensemble and the current production are as comfortable at M Ensemble as the overstuffed couch at the center of the play’s set.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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This chair’s silhouette does all the relaxing for you, with its slanted back and overstuffed cushions.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The $1,800 donation, disclosed in a late campaign finance filing posted Monday, comes as the race remains crowded and unsettled ahead of the June 2 primary.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The adjustable strap keeps it close to the body—ideal for navigating crowded streets and steep hills.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Natural-looking, minimally invasive rejuvenation, without the overfilled look.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Plus, an overladen peach tree will produce smaller fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The California Democrat still held a public roundtable discussion Tuesday with numerous survivors, in a crammed room near the Capitol.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Overcrowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcrowded. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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