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Crowd (Verb)

Fill or occupy to the point of overflowing; "The students crowded the auditorium".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The excited fans crowded the stadium, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite team playing in the championship game.
On New Year's Eve, people crowded Times Square to watch the iconic ball drop and celebrate the start of a new year.
Visitors crowded the exhibit hall to see the rare collection of artwork on display for a limited time.
The protesters crowded the city square, holding signs and chanting slogans to raise awareness about the important social issue.
The restaurant's outdoor seating area crowded with patrons waiting to be seated on a warm summer evening.

Cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; "We herded the children into a spare classroom".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The volunteers crowded the rescued animals into a temporary shelter for care and rehabilitation.
We should avoid crowding the customers into a small space for health and safety reasons.
In an emergency, crowd as many people as safely possible into the available escape vehicles.
It was not a good idea to crowd so many people into a small space in the nightclub.
They were forced to crowd the cars tightly together to fit into the available parking space.

Approach a certain age or speed; "She is pushing fifty".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The small plane began to crowd fifty miles per hour as it lifted off from the runway.
The hikers started to crowd the summit, an indication they'd reached the highest point.
As I approached thirty, I realized I was beginning to crowd middle age.
The old sports car started to crowd sixty miles per hour, a testament to its durability.
The tourists started to crowd the speed limit, demonstrating impatience with the slow pace.

To gather together in large numbers; "men in straw boaters and waxed mustaches crowded the verandah".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Reporters crowded the courtroom to catch a glimpse of the defendant on trial day.
The fans crowded the stage to get a closer look at their favorite rock band.
People crowded the sidewalks to watch the festive parade wind its way down Main Street.
Onlookers crowded the dock to see the ferry crew in action as they navigated through stormy seas.
Supporters crowded the sidelines to cheer on their team during the championship match.