crowd out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To force to leave by crowding; to push out or away through strength of numbers.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Moreover, acknowledgements got crowded out of last month's article, so that a double list has to be printed this month, and one of the longest on record.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “crowd out” mean?
To force to leave by crowding; to push out or away through strength of numbers.
Is “crowd out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.