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
Weed abatement The City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management are partnering to reduce fire hazards caused by overgrown vegetation and flammable materials.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
This sci-fi follows a group of four women – an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist and a biologist – on an expedition to map and observe Area X. All other journeys into the overgrown, desolate island have ended in disaster or death.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Whether overgrown lawns, mysterious smells, or suspicious activities, neighbors across America have shared their wildest conflicts with the people living near them.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Spencer, the 26-year-old face of SB Mowers, posts weekly videos of him reclaiming and taming overgrown and neglected residential lawns for free.
—Will Ujek, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
This sci-fi follows a group of four women – an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist and a biologist – on an expedition to map and observe Area X. All other journeys into the overgrown, desolate island have ended in disaster or death.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Whether overgrown lawns, mysterious smells, or suspicious activities, neighbors across America have shared their wildest conflicts with the people living near them.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Spencer, the 26-year-old face of SB Mowers, posts weekly videos of him reclaiming and taming overgrown and neglected residential lawns for free.
—Will Ujek, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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Ireland’s lush, green landscapes are dotted with Stone Age tombs, with some burial sites dating back 5,000 years.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Wild beauty abounds in the landscape surrounding this quaint holiday home, which features serene, sunlit views of lush greenery and azure skies.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Mother's Day, children — whether small or grown — take the opportunity to pay special tribute to their moms.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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While global wine consumption has declined in recent years, in-flight wine consumption has remained stable or grown.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Freezing temperatures kill this weed, resulting in patches of brown throughout your green lawn in fall.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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Don’t pass the bakery case without ordering a cinnamon roll or a bright green pistachio muffin.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This layer also contains Earth’s oceanic crust — a thinner and denser layer below the oceans — and the continental crust that sits above this layer.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The good news As solar cycle 25 is set to weaken soon, the high-energy proton soup around the planet will soon get denser again.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kale Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green packed with vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead, add some high-fiber, watery foods to your diet, like cucumbers and leafy greens, Dowler says.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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