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Recent Examples of overgrow
As Man-su’s arc begins to wilt toward the end of the story, the crude violence of his plan gradually overgrown with gardening metaphors and magical thinking, Miri’s presence becomes stronger to balance things out.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
The tree must have overgrown its location or have other reasons for removal.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Beneath its surface were deep, dark scars—grooves cut through the rock by old lava flows, now overgrown with stubborn green.
—Tess Moormans, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
In this planter, it is continually being cut back to keep it from overgrowing the Natal plum.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
The tree must have overgrown its location or have other reasons for removal.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
Beneath its surface were deep, dark scars—grooves cut through the rock by old lava flows, now overgrown with stubborn green.
—Tess Moormans, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
In this planter, it is continually being cut back to keep it from overgrowing the Natal plum.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrow
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If the country’s policy today is at all indicative, detention camps for immigrants will proliferate, often in climate dead zones, and the southern border will become even more militarized.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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This speculation has proliferated on social media about conditions which range from neurological disorders to cancer—although the Kremlin has consistently denied that the 72-year-old leader is suffering from any serious illness.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The shelter explained that Bowie is a friendly, affectionate dog who thrives with structured exercise and engagement.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some artists may thrive under that traditional setup, while others might prefer to manage their own work and release independently.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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The power vacuum left by Moïse’s death led to a dramatic expansion of already flourishing armed gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Innovation has always flourished when property rights are secure.—
Gerard Scimeca,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Overgrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrow. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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