out·pop·u·late
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outpopulated; outpopulating
Definition of outpopulate
: to surpass in number or population
Bluegills reproduce as aggressively as they strike, and will, if unchecked by predators, outpopulate their food supply …— William Tapply
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“Outpopulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpopulate. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of outpopulate was circa 1903
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