How to Use overcrowd in a Sentence

overcrowd

verb
Definition of overcrowdnext
  • The wings can touch each other, but do not overcrowd them.
    — Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2020
  • The key is not to overcrowd your counter, which can be a gateway to clutter.
    — Nena Farrell, Sunset Magazine, 9 Mar. 2020
  • 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
  • To make crispy potatoes, coat them well with olive oil and be sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
    — oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Cook cutlets in about two or three batches to not overcrowd the pan.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2018
  • The law has been a factor in the state’s prison overcrowding crisis.
    — Ralph Chapoco, al, 9 June 2023
  • Lie them flat and try not to overcrowd the rack to ensure a thorough cleaning.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 5 May 2023
  • Continue with a few more pieces of fish, taking care not to overcrowd the oil.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
  • The vote was scheduled in shifts to avoid overcrowding the chamber and hallways.
    — Susan Ferrechio, Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2020
  • Once hot, add polenta fries one at a time being sure not to overcrowd the pan.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2017
  • Gently add fillets to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Oct. 2019
  • When the oil is hot, use a ladle to drop in large scoops of potato mixture, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Arrange thighs, skin side up, and spread all the ingredients out on the pan so as not to overcrowd.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • Place 1-2 chicken thighs in oil, taking care not to overcrowd pan.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Once oil is very hot and beginning to smoke, lay in steaks, making sure not to overcrowd.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Once hot, sear the short ribs in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Feb. 2021
  • Add grapeseed oil to skillet and place each filet of fish skin side down in the pan being careful not to overcrowd them.
    — National Geographic, 2 July 2019
  • Its latest deal just might make overcrowding your phone worth it.
    — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, 21 July 2018
  • Once hot but not smoking, lay in chicken, taking care not to overcrowd pan.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Be sure not to add too many statement pieces as this can overcrowd your furniture.
    — Storystudio, Chron, 14 May 2021
  • Carefully add to hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
    — Dawn Perry, Country Living, 19 June 2017
  • Carefully add to hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
    — Dawn Perry, Country Living, 19 June 2017
  • Working in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, place the pieces of beef in the pot and cook until seared, about 5 minutes on each side.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The result is overcrowding at Central, while there is room for more students in South.
    — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2018
  • Once the oil shimmers, add the plantains — working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
    — Joe Yonan, charlotteobserver, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Overcrowding accounts for more than a third of the subway delays.
    — Lisa W. Foderaro, New York Times, 22 May 2017
  • Don't overcrowd your table with guests so there is ample room for arm movement.
    — Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Avoid these problems by waiting to plant outside until the soil has warmed and by not overcrowding plants.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2017
  • The fresh influx has worsened overcrowding at state-run camps and prompted the government to open new sites.
    — Fox News, 29 May 2018

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