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
Trim back overgrown shrubs and mow regularly to reduce shaded, humid hiding spots.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The adjacent landscape of overgrown pastures was a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, with enough space between to allow blueberries to spread.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of applying weed control to an unhealthy lawn that is overgrown by weeds, start by improving your lawn.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Keep Your Garden Tidy Groundhogs prefer areas with nearby cover—tall grass, brush piles, and overgrown vegetation give them places to hide.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The adjacent landscape of overgrown pastures was a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, with enough space between to allow blueberries to spread.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of applying weed control to an unhealthy lawn that is overgrown by weeds, start by improving your lawn.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Keep Your Garden Tidy Groundhogs prefer areas with nearby cover—tall grass, brush piles, and overgrown vegetation give them places to hide.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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Water inequality is visible from the air, where lush, green land around settlements often contrasts sharply with arid Palestinian land.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The island itself incorporates lush gardens, a heated saltwater pool, and a pathway leading to the dock and boathouse.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother, now in her early 80s, was a grown woman by the time Freedom Summer came to her hometown of Greenwood, Mississippi, and was a mother by the time of the Voting Rights Act.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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And no, this isn’t to say grandmas and moms of grown kids don’t deserve to be celebrated.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Fountains and green spaces give kids room to burn off energy, and public art adds interest for all ages.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The country is launching a blue economy blueprint to harmonize policies toward aquaculture, renewable ocean energy, green shipping, and ecotourism.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Eating avocado or almond butter on toast offers several benefits, as both are nutrient-dense, with almond butter slightly healthier than avocado per serving.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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The most lasting albums were built on the tradition of musique concrète, leading to dense, mesmerizing collages.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hotel Saint Augustine Tucked into Montrose’s leafy streets, Hotel Saint Augustine feels like a quietly hip retreat—The Menil Collection is just steps away.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Set on a leafy rise in Portland, Maine’s Munjoy Hill neighborhood, a young family’s 1850s home redesign started with a trove of treasures.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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