crowd
noun
a large number of persons gathered closely together; throng.
crowding
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present participleof crowd.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I showed up not long after doors opened and was greeted by two lengthy lines of well-dressed people crowding the block, tittering with expectation, interacting with myriad Ramp employees identifiable by those yellow lanyards.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
“It’s crowding out manufacturing,” said Didi Caldwell, a site-selection consultant who works with heavy industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Actor D’Arcy Carden stopped by early, beating the cadre of guests crowding the main plaza beneath the now-famous oculus of the 300,000-square-foot Ma Yansong-designed building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
But soaring surpluses with several key trading partners has also become a political issue, as officials overseas argue that waves of Chinese imports are crowding out local competition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
When he'd wheeled by with his wagon more than an hour ago, their stand had looked like a beehive, with small kids crowding around.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
