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
During this time period, boxwoods became the best replacement for old fashioned Japanese yews that were hard to keep from becoming overgrown.
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Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025
Such an overgrown standing army is undesirable, not on pacifist grounds, but purely from the standpoint of military efficiency.
—John Fischer, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
So clearly, this isn’t about the person who was murdered, clearly this is about an overgrown man child who is throwing a tantrum.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The agency could likely generate comparable revenue from thinning smaller trees in truly overgrown areas.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025
Such an overgrown standing army is undesirable, not on pacifist grounds, but purely from the standpoint of military efficiency.
—John Fischer, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
So clearly, this isn’t about the person who was murdered, clearly this is about an overgrown man child who is throwing a tantrum.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The agency could likely generate comparable revenue from thinning smaller trees in truly overgrown areas.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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In the 1820s, Gregor MacGregor announced the discovery of Poyais, a lush and prosperous paradise in Central America.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a grass tennis court for summer matches and plenty of lush borders designed to look pretty all year round.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, mid-level and senior employment has remained stable or grown.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Sep. 2025
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The couple, married 28 years with three grown daughters, opened the doors for a tour, in a recent issue of Veranda magazine.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Evidence of damage includes chewed, cut or missing leaves; yellowing or brown leaves; white webbing and green-black excrement on or around the plant, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The left and right side will alternate red and green signals, allowing one vehicle at a tie to merge onto the freeway.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other valuable fruiting plants include elderberry, spicebush (), and native roses, which produce nutrient-dense hips in fall.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since September 2024, a new federal law requires mammogram reports to state whether breast tissue is dense, and to mention the possibility of additional imaging.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This dark leafy green is rich in vitamins and minerals that support bone strength, eye health, and immune function.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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The leafy soybean plants reach Caleb Ragland’s thighs and are ripe for harvest, but the Kentucky farmer is deeply worried.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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