overgrow

verb

Definition of overgrownext
as in to proliferate

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Recent Examples of overgrow The outside of the house is in disrepair and the yard is overgrown. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 Today, much of the area is cracked concrete overgrown with weeds. — James Taylor, CBS News, 21 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for overgrow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrow
  1. proliferate
  2. thrive
  3. flourish
  4. shoot up
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  • And as cannabis has proliferated, cannabis use disorder has risen sharply, especially among those who use it daily or weekly.
    — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
  • According to the Marine Mammal Center in Marin County, harmful algae blooms have proliferated along the California coast for the last few decades due to warming ocean temperatures and pollution.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of proliferate
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  • Benady is thriving in the creative atmosphere of the house, and admires Jacquemus’ blend of humility, authenticity and ambition.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In 2015, Palace set up shop on Soho’s Brewer street, which thrived — not dissimilar to the likes of Supreme, Gimme 5, and the Hideout — on its cult appeal, staffed by skaters and DJs who naturally communicated the brand’s messaging.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of thrive
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  • Spring was coming fast and everything was beginning to flourish.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Perennials that are flourishing in your garden can remain tall.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of flourish
Verb
  • When jet fuel prices shot up this spring, airlines responded by raising their ticket prices and fees.
    — Joel Rose, NPR, 18 June 2026
  • There was briefly a chance that Widow’s Bay would shoot up in Canada and take advantage of the region’s tax incentives.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Definition of shoot up

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“Overgrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrow. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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