crowd
noun
a large number of persons gathered closely together; throng.
are crowding
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present progressiveof crowd.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Because AI firms are crowding out other buyers of memory, unexpected consequences are likely to reverberate across countless industries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
The findings consistently show that UPFs are crowding out traditional dietary patterns, lowering overall diet quality, and contributing to higher risks of many chronic diseases.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 24, 2025
Football fans across Europe are crowding round televisions, gathering in fan zones, and waving flags as England take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2024
They are crowding into quiet spaces of narrow lanes — climbing, surfing, skiing, running and the like — where quality is key, advertising is minimal and subscribers are faithful.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2024
The Wives from downstairs are crowding in now, pushing among us, pushing us aside.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
