How to Use overcrowded in a Sentence

overcrowded

adjective
  • On overcrowded plants, that tends to be at the top.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Going too small can lead to an overcrowded feel.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
  • Use one to make an entry feel more grand, rather than busy or overcrowded.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The large thumbnails of shows and movies stand out and aren't overcrowded on pages.
    — PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
  • Thin out overcrowded areas of the plant.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The overcrowded makeshift holding room grew hot and rancid as the sun rose in the sky.
    — Emily Wilder, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • This is another sign the plant’s roots are overcrowded and need more room to grow.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Over time, the planting can become an overcrowded clump of bulbs.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Since the weather kept spring breakers from the beach, bars and clubs were overcrowded.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Hostas can become overcrowded over time, and their health will suffer.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Set aside the veggies and protein (so your pan doesn't get overcrowded).
    — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Their servers may also be overcrowded.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
  • The sector’s blue chips tend to be overcrowded, which is a recipe for limited yields.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Many are sleeping in cars, on the streets or in overcrowded schools turned into shelters.
    — Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ahead of the adoption event, the public shelter was overcrowded for months.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
  • Chargers can be scarce and overcrowded at peak demand times (which drives up the cost of sessions).
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Schools are overcrowded, teachers are stretched thin and health systems face rising costs.
    — Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
  • Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.
    — CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Here's a look at which buildings are overcrowded and how many students are enrolled in the county.
    — Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Recent viral videos showing overcrowded decks and unruly crowds of all races have not helped.
    — Essence, 18 July 2025
  • When food runs out or things get overcrowded in a location, winged females are born and fly off to other plants.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • When food runs out or things get overcrowded in a location, winged females are born and fly off to other plants.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • Also, cut away any areas of the plant that are overcrowded to prevent disease.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
  • And its cemeteries had grown into an overcrowded mess.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The summit’s main venue was also overcrowded and chaotic.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In their place rise seas of overcrowded small trees, sometimes in the form of Christmas-tree farming.
    — Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • But here in overcrowded Cinque Terre, finding seclusion can be rare.
    — Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
  • The brand took notes from the overcrowded beer market, where over-the-top designs catch the eye of overwhelmed customers.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Having a small jaw or overcrowded teeth are two reasons a new tooth may become impacted.
    — Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The brand was released last year and is already carving a notable niche in an overcrowded market.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

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