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overgrow

verb

Definition of overgrow

as in to proliferate

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Recent Examples of overgrow In this romantic region, wistful 19th-century villas are overgrown with old vines, while stunted palm trees appear to be held against their will, this far north. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2026 The limestone ruins of the ironworks sat empty along the river for decades, overgrown with vegetation, before the Forest Preserve District turned them into a heritage trail. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2026 The caveat is to plant densely by choosing plants that match your site’s conditions and won’t overgrow their welcome. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026 Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overgrow

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As agents proliferate, these machine-to-machine trust relationships can quickly outpace the teams responsible for discovering, scoping, owning and rotating them.

— Eric Fourrier, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
And this doesn’t solve the problem of proliferating AI music.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of proliferate

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Spain’s defining strength has long been the collective, with individuals thriving within a wider framework rather than carrying the burden alone.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Her ranch, about 130 miles northeast of Higdon’s spread, sits at 10,000 feet above sea level, ideal for yaks who thrive in the state’s cool, alpine climate.

— David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrive

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Wait on Weed Control High heat causes many types of weeds to flourish while turf grass languishes.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
In this tobacco-growing valley, a Turkish-Muslim community devoted to faith, family and tradition allows gender equality to flourish quietly, rooted in the belief that all beings are equal.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

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