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adjective

Definition of crammednext
as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible the auditorium is usually crammed when that candidate makes an appearance

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crammed

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verb

past tense of cram
1
as in stuffed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space tried to cram one more book into the backpack

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as in packed
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained crammed his mouth with candy

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3
as in gorged
to fill with food to capacity one of those eating contests in which competitors attempt to cram themselves with as many hot dogs as they can in three minutes

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4
as in devoured
to swallow or eat greedily the thoughtless guest crammed a dinner that had taken hours to prepare

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crammed
  1. filled
  2. packed
  3. loaded
  4. inhaled
  5. jammed
  6. crowded
  7. wedged
  8. full
Verb
  • While dozens of schools are under-filled, just as many are too crowded.
    Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Caravans passed by, their owners too afraid to stop, until finally a Land Rover filled with soldiers found David and brought him to safety in Kabul.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of filled
Adjective
  • Renderings show dancers, aerialists and more performing for a packed house, decorated completely as a period circus performance.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The wildly popular attraction, which winds through a mile of the tightly packed urban garden, includes tens of thousands of glittering LED lights, special drinks and more.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of packed
Verb
  • Typically containers can be loaded directly from ships onto trucks, but they are also often stacked on port grounds waiting to be picked up and moved.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The engineering—sky-high bridges, long tunnels in which passenger cars are loaded onto trains—is impressive, but the views are what seal the deal.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of loaded
Verb
  • Human infections typically occur when the virus is inhaled or gets into the eyes, nose or mouth, and usually that is after prolonged exposure to infected birds, per the CDC.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
  • They are even found in the human body due to being inhaled, swallowed, and coming in contact with skin.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhaled
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  • Other recalls have involved faulty wipers, loose trim, and jammed accelerator pedals.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Crowds jammed the dollar store for snacks and chips.
    Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of jammed
Adjective
  • In a crowded market, especially in cannabis, authenticity sets you apart and turns consumers into loyal advocates.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Creating visually appealing content helps brands stand out in the crowded market, making their products more desirable.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of crowded
Verb
  • The floor plan includes a full-width rear bathroom that appears to add a little extra space and comfort over the small, claustrophobic bathroom compartments many camper vans have wedged between furnishings.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
  • With planes flying at capacity this year, passengers are already on edge — wedged into ever-smaller spaces and given minimal food and beverages.
    Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of wedged
Adjective
  • Lacey Reynolds, a junior at UT and president of the Onyx Honor Society — UT's first and only Black honors society — said Tuesday's event had more than 500 people in attendance with four full overflow rooms.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Moss is, of course, mocking her own sense of achievement, drawing it coquettishly around her while her terror flaps in full view underneath.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of full
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