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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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In the nearly two years since, the species has proliferated statewide, with sightings as far as San Diego and, most recently, at the Port of West Sacramento.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
As surveillance and strike technology proliferate, more communities will become unreachable by traditional means.

— Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of proliferate

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Even in that outcome, however, as Law recently wrote, Wiggins could end up one day thriving as a high-leverage arm.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026
While the rest of the fashion industry has yet to stage a meaningful recovery, couture is thriving, supported by high-net-worth clients whose appetite for exclusivity and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship remains strong.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of thrive

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As an especially commercial form of feminism began to flourish, these sites debated its merits.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Brands can do this by creating flexible labor models, designing spaces where workers can flourish and developing cultural and spiritual capital through local partnerships.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

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