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
Grasshoppers are drawn to food and moisture, so trimming your grass, removing weeds and cutting back overgrown plants can make a big difference.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Franc de Ferriere is famed for her cakes, which evoke a romantic, overgrown garden.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The three-story brick house had room to spread out, lovely old fireplace mantels, exposed wood beams, and an overgrown backyard.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026
Smith has been pushing the association for years to clear an overgrown creek bed located between the condos and the SDCE golf course.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Franc de Ferriere is famed for her cakes, which evoke a romantic, overgrown garden.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The three-story brick house had room to spread out, lovely old fireplace mantels, exposed wood beams, and an overgrown backyard.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026
Smith has been pushing the association for years to clear an overgrown creek bed located between the condos and the SDCE golf course.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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The backstory Six Senses has long been associated with its lush, secluded destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Seychelles, and Oman’s Zighy Bay, for example.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Eating and drinking Il Caffè on the ground floor is a bright, inviting space where marble and mirrors meet lush greenery.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The exultation that broke out inside the courtroom as Moss embraced her grown daughter, who was 5 when Moss was incarcerated, soon reached Mabel Bassett Correctional Center.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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It wasn’t put together by grown adults.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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This yellowy-green syrup gets mixed with the snow to make a tangy, spicy snow cone.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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In November 2021, Bailey was crossing Saratoga while the pedestrian signal was green.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aerix claims the result is a UAV capable of sustained, multidirectional motion—an essential requirement for tracking erratic airborne targets in dense or cluttered environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from Italian stracciatella and Chinese egg drop soups, two of my all-time favorites, the broth is lightly seasoned, then bolstered with leafy greens and gingery egg ribbons.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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For leafy greens, rinse under low-pressure warm water, spin dry in a colander and wash the colander after.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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