as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots
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Recent Examples of overgrown
Advertisement The show also falls prey to a few unfortunate streaming-era trends, from a penultimate flashback episode that delays the payoff of a cliffhanger by filling in backstory of questionable utility, to a scantness of plot that makes the whole short season feel like an overgrown prologue.
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Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
To enhance curb appeal, Rhodes recommends investing between $1,000 to $3,000 to remove dead plants, trim overgrown shrubs, spread grass seed, and add a layer of new mulch.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Prescribed fires help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Many of the sanctuary's goats spend the warmer months clearing invasive plants, poison ivy and brush from overgrown areas in Rhode Island and nearby states.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
To enhance curb appeal, Rhodes recommends investing between $1,000 to $3,000 to remove dead plants, trim overgrown shrubs, spread grass seed, and add a layer of new mulch.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Prescribed fires help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Many of the sanctuary's goats spend the warmer months clearing invasive plants, poison ivy and brush from overgrown areas in Rhode Island and nearby states.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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For example, lush landscaping surrounding homes may be picturesque — but in some cases, such vegetation can provide fuel for a fire.—
David Gamboa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Designed by the celebrated firm Schultze and Weaver—hotel architects behind New York’s Waldorf Astoria and a collection of landmark Biltmore and luxury properties—the structure rises in Mediterranean Revival splendor, blending Spanish, Moorish, and Italian influences across 150 lush acres.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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She is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and her grown sons, Matthew and Luke.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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While that 2022 formula was in more tinted sunscreen territory, this new hero is more grown up—sophisticated in both its offering and finish.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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For the previous ten seconds, a huge green piece of a caterpillar roll had required the curator’s entire attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Outside Schiaparelli, the actor’s black leather overcoat is having a bit of a fashion tussle with the green-y lenses of his eyeglasses, but Cassel is a tough dude who can carry that.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The dense fumes from nearby industrial facilities often float into the purview of cinematographer Tyson Perkins, a reminder of the harsh, isolated backdrop where the narrative unfurls.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The state exports crops such as leafy greens, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers and blueberries to the rest of the country during the winter, according to ATTRA, a sustainable agriculture information source.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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And at 20537 Timbermill Drive in leafy suburban Frankfort, homemade sourdough bread is selling like hotcakes.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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