as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots
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Recent Examples of overgrown
The issue is the overgrown hedge, not the landscapers walking across your yard.
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Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The rest were overgrown, and its early-19th-century stone farm building was in a state of collapse.
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Ian Phillips,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
While Kincaid and Hawthorn have experience with overgrown yards that are desperate for a new look, Foster and Fairchild are familiar with projects that involve demolition, woodworking, and exterior design.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Trim shrubs to improve airflow since overgrown shrubs and dense vegetation provide shade and moisture that chiggers like.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The rest were overgrown, and its early-19th-century stone farm building was in a state of collapse.
—
Ian Phillips,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
While Kincaid and Hawthorn have experience with overgrown yards that are desperate for a new look, Foster and Fairchild are familiar with projects that involve demolition, woodworking, and exterior design.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Trim shrubs to improve airflow since overgrown shrubs and dense vegetation provide shade and moisture that chiggers like.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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In between scenic photos and videos of them boating alongside a school of dolphins, a turtle sighting, and the lush coastline, Alba also shared a photo of a young boy (presumably her son Hayes, 8) as well as a young girl sitting on the beach.
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
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For families While the vibe is more grown-up, kids are still in for a good time.
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The first swing was a powerful uppercut, the type of grown-man hack synonymous with no-doubters and moonshots.
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Every imaginable yellow, green and blue wig was on display among the sea of kilts outside Hard Rock Stadium (re-named Miami Stadium for the World Cup), faces were painted in all the team colors, and fans of both teams posed for photos together.
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Purchased in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the traditional hat was decorated with a red and green beaded flower.
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Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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The rare Saturday night game at the iconic North Side ballpark started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
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Borgo Conventi Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, $26 This classic Collio example leans into sauvignon blanc’s leafy, herbal side, but still has enough juicy peach fruit and structure to keep it luscious rather than aggressively green.
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Blueberry Greens Smoothie A smoothie made with blueberries and leafy greens contains a combination of nutrients that may benefit your joints.
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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