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
Weed abatement The City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management are partnering to reduce fire hazards caused by overgrown vegetation and flammable materials.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
This sci-fi follows a group of four women – an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist and a biologist – on an expedition to map and observe Area X. All other journeys into the overgrown, desolate island have ended in disaster or death.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Whether overgrown lawns, mysterious smells, or suspicious activities, neighbors across America have shared their wildest conflicts with the people living near them.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Spencer, the 26-year-old face of SB Mowers, posts weekly videos of him reclaiming and taming overgrown and neglected residential lawns for free.
—Will Ujek, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
This sci-fi follows a group of four women – an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist and a biologist – on an expedition to map and observe Area X. All other journeys into the overgrown, desolate island have ended in disaster or death.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Whether overgrown lawns, mysterious smells, or suspicious activities, neighbors across America have shared their wildest conflicts with the people living near them.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Spencer, the 26-year-old face of SB Mowers, posts weekly videos of him reclaiming and taming overgrown and neglected residential lawns for free.
—Will Ujek, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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Located on the Kassandra Peninsula in Northern Greece, this natural gem combines a tranquil lagoon, clear turquoise waters, soft golden sand and lush pine surroundings that combine to create a breathtaking setting for a relaxing and photogenic day (or many of them) at the beach.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The album, itself named after a perfume, taps into her trademark skill for turning misty, windswept synths into lush backdrops for heavenly melodies to thunderbolt right into.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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On Mother's Day, children — whether small or grown — take the opportunity to pay special tribute to their moms.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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While global wine consumption has declined in recent years, in-flight wine consumption has remained stable or grown.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But after dark, its red and green neon sign casts a glow onto East Houston Street as negronis fly from its zinc and Formica bar, akin to a scene from Jay McInerney’s Bright Lights, Big City.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Scheffler did not miss a green through 10 holes, which is crucial at TPC Craig Ranch.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The company still relies on carriers for a portion of its deliveries, including the U.S. Postal Service, which is traditionally relied on for shipments to costlier and less dense rural areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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But liquid water is, unusually, denser than its solid icy form.—
Robin George Andrews,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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Instead, add some high-fiber, watery foods to your diet, like cucumbers and leafy greens, Dowler says.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kale Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green packed with vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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