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
Schulz portrayed his Peanuts gang as small adults; Feiffer’s adults are all neurotic overgrown children.
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Art Spiegelman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Now that street is strewn with garbage and overgrown trees.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
In the years since, Carmen Court has sat unoccupied and become overgrown.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Return overgrown grass to the proper height by raising the mower deck to cut the grass high.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Art Spiegelman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Now that street is strewn with garbage and overgrown trees.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
In the years since, Carmen Court has sat unoccupied and become overgrown.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Return overgrown grass to the proper height by raising the mower deck to cut the grass high.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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Photo : Simon Berlyn Like most rooms in the house, the great room has French doors opening to the lush grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Founded by Italo Argentine sisters Violeta and Pia Martinez, this 1,404-square-foot space has a warm atmosphere with dark wood accents, lush greenery and natural tones complemented by ceramic and stone details.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The video then cuts to present-day Rocco, now a fully grown and considerably larger dog, still happily being scooped up and carried to bed in the same loving fashion.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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And although seeing grown women play 13-year olds could veer into awkwardness, their committed performances make buying in effortless.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Lory has 28 miles of trails, several with substantial climbs similar to Arthur’s Rock in ravines that have been remarkably green and lush this spring.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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Bugleweed spreads quickly by stolon to form a compact mat of lush foliage in green, purple, or ruby hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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From dense, intensely aromatic reds to delicate whites, from sparkling to still, from sweet to fortified, there is a wine here that will suit any palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In addition, most microlensing efforts are recorded at the Galactic Center -- the densest part of the Milky Way, Edita Stonkutė, an associate professor of astronomy at Vilnius University, said in a statement.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Green harvesting spares the air, preserves topsoil, and provides leafy residue to turn into byproducts and mulch, thereby creating new sources of revenue and jobs.—
Colin Walkes,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Garlic mustard is easiest to identify in late spring of its second year when leafy stalks are topped with small, white, four-petal flowers.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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