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Recent Examples of overgrow
Pityriasis versicolor: This fungal infection occurs when yeast overgrows on the skin.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
At the time it was overgrown with weeds and brush and had at least one ranch where cattle were raised.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The dog had what looked to be a tumor growing from its leg, masses across the body and nails that were overgrown, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A meadow on the Barona reservation overgrown with grass and invasive weeds hadn’t burned for decades.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
At the time it was overgrown with weeds and brush and had at least one ranch where cattle were raised.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The dog had what looked to be a tumor growing from its leg, masses across the body and nails that were overgrown, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A meadow on the Barona reservation overgrown with grass and invasive weeds hadn’t burned for decades.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrow
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Conflicts over land and territory will likely proliferate as the accelerating climate crisis collides with rising geopolitical tensions.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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As the growing tide of travelers strains housing, water, and the most Instagrammable hotspots in the region, protests and measures to lessen the effects of overtourism have proliferated.—
Suman Naishadham,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 June 2025
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Worthington Steel — The metals processor's shares shot up 15% after posting higher profits in its fiscal fourth quarter.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Pyro shot up not just from the stage during this show, but also from the rear of the stadium.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, three top defenders picked shortly after him — including Quinn Hughes, Evan Bouchard and Noah Dobson — are all thriving as All-Star level players.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Foundational Strategies To Improve Productivity And Mental Health A company thrives when its people thrive.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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By the end of that 1999-2000 season, O’Neal established himself as the league’s MVP, and Bryant began flourishing into an All-NBA mainstay as the Lakers won their first championship since 1988.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Companies that understand this inflection point will either become architects of human flourishing or unwitting accomplices to digital dystopia.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The juxtaposition of bold architecture, bohemian aesthetics, and serene Moroccan landscaping creates an oasis where guests can luxuriate in nature.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Designed for guests to luxuriate for hours, the sanctuary contains spacious steam and dry saunas and, of course, specialized treatments unique to Kyushu.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Overgrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrow. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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