as in plagued
to spread or swarm over in a troublesome manner
in desperation, we called in an exterminator because the house was infested with ants
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Measles is already making a comeback, with federal health officials working to control an outbreak that has infected more than 200 people in Texas.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Two cats in different households in New York City were infected with bird flu, the city’s Health Department announced.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Houston has athletic size, and that has overwhelmed the Clippers in previous matchups.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Even with her job as a server at Applebee’s, she was overwhelmed by the city’s punishing disparity.—
Jeff Hobbs,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Infested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infested. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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