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crowded

adjective
crowd·​ed | \ ˈkrau̇-dÉ™d How to pronounce crowded (audio) \

Definition of crowded

: filled with many or too many people or things a crowded room/theater a beach crowded with people a crowded itinerary

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Jordan is very good, as always, but this time in a part that is probably too understated and noble to emerge from a crowded field of best actor contenders. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "Toronto: 'Just Mercy' Wins Cheers, But Can It Win Awards?," 7 Sep. 2019 Washington governor Jay Inslee was a 2020 Democratic presidential contender but dropped out of the crowded primary race in August. Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "Jay Inslee’s failed presidential bid has been vindicated," 5 Sep. 2019 Back in April, a Daily Kos straw poll showed a dominate Sanders reel in 40 percent support in the crowded primary field. oregonlive, "Progressives increasingly moving to Elizabeth Warren at Bernie Sanders’ expense, but Joe Biden stays in lead: polls," 5 Sep. 2019 However, as passenger volumes return to normal this week, riders should be prepared for crowded stations and platforms and should add extra time to their commute. Lori Aratani, Washington Post, "Commuters beware: It’s #TerribleTrafficTuesday," 4 Sep. 2019 With back-to-back shutouts at Wrigley, the Brewers pulled to within three games of the Cubs for the second wild-card spot in a crowded race, with the Diamondbacks and Phillies also lurking. Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Cubs get blanked by the Brewers for the 2nd straight day as Craig Kimbrel serves up a 3-run bomb to Christian Yelich," 1 Sep. 2019 Top-heavy Big Sky should make for a crowded conference title race. oregonlive.com, "Pac-12 is off to a 0-1 start and thank goodness we avoided breakfast starts: Issues & Answers," 25 Aug. 2019 Moulton stopped short of endorsing one of his rivals for the nomination but said the crowded race with more than 20 Democrats appeared to have narrowed. Reuters, The Mercury News, "Rep. Moulton drops out of presidential primacy contest," 23 Aug. 2019 Tens of thousands of lives, brushing past one another in the chaos of the crowded station, thrust closely together, yet apart in their own worlds. Deanna Pan, BostonGlobe.com, "A day at South Station: A gateway to Boston, an intersection of many different lives," 17 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of crowded

1612, in the meaning defined above

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crowded

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of crowded

: filled with too many people or things

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