1
as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the dense soil in the garden
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as in thick
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
she accused him of being dense when he didn't seem to understand her at first
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Recent Examples of dense
The development will be less dense and generate less traffic, avoiding the need for a new bridge and other infrastructure, possibly freeing up the TIF dollars for other uses.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
This quiet zone, sparse in background stars, appears to be a dense region in the early stages of star formation.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 10 July 2025
According to the city, maintaining the vegetation in that area is prohibited as it is meant to be a dense riparian habitat, created as mitigation for the highway.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Small pockets of matter that were particularly dense attracted surrounding particles.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
This quiet zone, sparse in background stars, appears to be a dense region in the early stages of star formation.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 10 July 2025
According to the city, maintaining the vegetation in that area is prohibited as it is meant to be a dense riparian habitat, created as mitigation for the highway.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Small pockets of matter that were particularly dense attracted surrounding particles.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dense
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The downside of this route is that digital books can easily get lost in the shuffle of crowded devices.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Also in central Gaza on Sunday, at least 12 people were killed and more than 40 injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a crowded junction, according to Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex central Gaza City.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The three-day Tampa conference was thick with criticism of DOJ and disbelief that the president could have let so many people down.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Sides of hand-cut fries ($3) were fairly standard, and onion rings ($5) were thick and addictively crunchy.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The packed living rooms and TikTok-worthy, standing-room-only bar scenes where spectators gather to watch the show live look like sporting events.—
Cynthia Salinas Cappellano,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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In summer 2023, Levitt booked another trip to Cuba and, once again, only packed bikinis.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Skin Conditions Dry, itchy skin, and wounds or cuts that are slow to heal can be a sign of hyperglycemia.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Without automation, errors are common and reimbursement is slow.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This minimizes losses from expired or unsold products and lowers risk by maintaining tighter control over merchandise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Rodman pulled her hair back into a tight bun and accessorized with delicate pieces of jewelry, including earrings, bracelets and rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
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Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
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Clever Amazon devices also have exclusive discounts, including this compact streaming device that turns any TV into a smart one.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Instead, the series seems determined to prove that age is just a number by forcing its leads, now including Choudhury and Parker, to act as if 50 is the new (and very stupid) 30.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Jurassic Park, based on the Michael Crichton best-seller, is an evolutionary joke: Man, the master of the universe, has become mere flesh, consumed by animals allegedly too stupid to survive.—
David Denby,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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“Dense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dense. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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