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
The ruins were overgrown, yes, though not exactly hidden.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Today, its ancient ruins are a site in distress, its paths overgrown and facilities scarce.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
As the friend mentioned the dirty, unkempt sidewalks, trash in the street and the overgrown trees, Bidegain decided something needed to be done.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
The burn is a joint effort by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Phoenix Fire Department to reduce invasive plant species and overgrown vegetation in the 700-acre wetlands, officials said.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Today, its ancient ruins are a site in distress, its paths overgrown and facilities scarce.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
As the friend mentioned the dirty, unkempt sidewalks, trash in the street and the overgrown trees, Bidegain decided something needed to be done.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
The burn is a joint effort by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Phoenix Fire Department to reduce invasive plant species and overgrown vegetation in the 700-acre wetlands, officials said.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The home sits in McClintock Woods, a neighborhood known for its lush tree canopy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Toys included on the 2025 list of finalists included various legendary options that both kids today and their grown ups will recognize.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Oxygen produces green or red depending on the altitude, and nitrogen either blue or purple.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The pairs are connected through their use of gray, matching color blocking and neon green accents on their branding and midsoles.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The chestnut—nutrient dense, hardy, quietly elegant—is a symbol with global resonance.—
Todd Plummer,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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How to Get Enough Magnesium for Better Sleep Many people do not regularly eat foods rich in magnesium, such as leafy greens, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and seafood, Gray said.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Arugula Arugula is an aromatic, slightly bitter leafy green.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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