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Recent Examples of overcrowded
The escapes, which sent several prosecutors and victims fleeing for safety, raised questions about the jail’s operations and highlighted a facility that the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office said was overcrowded and in need of security upgrades.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 27 June 2025
But here in overcrowded Cinque Terre, finding seclusion can be rare.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Think: glacier hikes instead of beach clubs, mountain cabins instead of mega-resorts and clean, quiet fjords instead of overcrowded coastlines.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This week, Ben and Max bring on the Morning Edition host to talk about NPR’s battle with the Trump administration, the role of public radio in an overcrowded media landscape, and why local journalism matters more than ever.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 27 June 2025
But here in overcrowded Cinque Terre, finding seclusion can be rare.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Think: glacier hikes instead of beach clubs, mountain cabins instead of mega-resorts and clean, quiet fjords instead of overcrowded coastlines.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This week, Ben and Max bring on the Morning Edition host to talk about NPR’s battle with the Trump administration, the role of public radio in an overcrowded media landscape, and why local journalism matters more than ever.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcrowded
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The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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“Overcrowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcrowded. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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