How to Use overcrowd in a Sentence

overcrowd

verb
  • Fruits that are too small may be from overcrowding.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Fruits that are too small may be from overcrowding.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • When searing the steak, don’t overcrowd the pan.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Green beans need some room when roasting, so don’t overcrowd the pan.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Cook cutlets in about two or three batches to not overcrowd the pan.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2018
  • Its latest deal just might make overcrowding your phone worth it.
    — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, 21 July 2018
  • Never overcrowd the washer drum so clothes can move freely.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Never overcrowd the washer drum so clothes can move freely.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The key is not to overcrowd your counter, which can be a gateway to clutter.
    — Nena Farrell, Sunset Magazine, 9 Mar. 2020
  • Work in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Choose the right mattress size to avoid overcrowding the room.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 29 June 2026
  • To make crispy potatoes, coat them well with olive oil and be sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
    — oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Ensure that glass items aren't touching, and don’t overcrowd.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The first thing on the list is deciding on a size that will work for your space, not overcrowd it.
    — Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Lie them flat and try not to overcrowd the rack to ensure a thorough cleaning.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 5 May 2023
  • Once hot, add polenta fries one at a time being sure not to overcrowd the pan.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2017
  • Continue with a few more pieces of fish, taking care not to overcrowd the oil.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Be sure not to add too many statement pieces as this can overcrowd your furniture.
    — Storystudio, Chron, 14 May 2021
  • Place meatballs in the hot oil in a single layer; don’t overcrowd the pan.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • If your roasted broccoli seems soggy, make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Once hot but not smoking, lay in chicken, taking care not to overcrowd pan.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Don't overcrowd your table with guests so there is ample room for arm movement.
    — Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The law has been a factor in the state’s prison overcrowding crisis.
    — Ralph Chapoco, al, 9 June 2023
  • Once oil is very hot and beginning to smoke, lay in steaks, making sure not to overcrowd.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Place 1-2 chicken thighs in oil, taking care not to overcrowd pan.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2018
  • They have been challenged by overcrowding, whether a new jail is needed and how to fund such a project.
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2017
  • Add the lamb in batches, without overcrowding the pan.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Work in batches without overcrowding the pan, and cover the pan to help to trap the heat.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
  • Gently add fillets to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Oct. 2019
  • Avoid rust by not overcrowding the plants and spacing them well to allow good airflow.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

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