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
As the friend mentioned the dirty, unkempt sidewalks, trash in the street and the overgrown trees, Bidegain decided something needed to be done.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
The burn is a joint effort by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Phoenix Fire Department to reduce invasive plant species and overgrown vegetation in the 700-acre wetlands, officials said.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
If a mountain laurel bush is overgrown, cut it back in late winter or early spring to a few inches above ground level.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
About four years ago, Houston lawn care specialists Martin Hernandez and his son Daniel went over to an elderly woman’s home to cut her overgrown lawn.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
The burn is a joint effort by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Phoenix Fire Department to reduce invasive plant species and overgrown vegetation in the 700-acre wetlands, officials said.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
If a mountain laurel bush is overgrown, cut it back in late winter or early spring to a few inches above ground level.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
About four years ago, Houston lawn care specialists Martin Hernandez and his son Daniel went over to an elderly woman’s home to cut her overgrown lawn.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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The hybrid Woodland and XSE models had plenty of power for merging into highway traffic and driving through a desert landscape surprisingly lush after unseasonable heavy October rains.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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How to get rid of armadillos in Tennessee Armadillos can be a nuisance to abundant gardens and lush yards.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The stage itself feels more grown.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Under Parillo, Dern has not only elevated her striking but grown comfortable on the feet and knowing when to exchange.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pappalardo, described by police as a White with brown hair and green eyes who weights about 150 lbs.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds are nutrient-dense foods that are commonly enjoyed as a snack and often added to recipes like smoothies, baked goods, and salads.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden manager, Sandra Gerdes, shares 11 leafy beauties that can take your containers well into winter.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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In fact, foods like fatty fish, olive oil, berries, and leafy greens have strong evidence supporting their strong anti-inflammatory effects and their ability to protect against chronic inflammatory diseases.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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