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Recent Examples of overgrow
The fairway, once groomed to unnatural perfection, is now overgrown with tall grass and wildflowers.
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Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
Pityriasis versicolor: This fungal infection occurs when yeast overgrows on the skin.
—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
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Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
Pityriasis versicolor: This fungal infection occurs when yeast overgrows on the skin.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrow
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Copycat books that appear to have been written by AI and are attached to real authors who didn't write them have proliferated on Amazon and other platforms in recent years.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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This usage has proliferated because companies want to avoid making forward-looking statements.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes.com,
26 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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Helping new med students thrive Dr. Deeksha Sikri is pathology discipline director for the foundational sciences team.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Great teams thrive when every voice has a path to impact.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While smart contracts flourished on networks like Ethereum and Solana that promoted these capabilities, bitcoin retained primarily a store of value function despite having the largest market capitalization and adoption of any cryptocurrency.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bieber’s consistent virality, combined with the beauty industry’s ongoing obsession with cherries and strawberries, created a ripe environment for the micro fruit nail trend to flourish…and keep on flourishing.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
30 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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