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
An Overgrown Jungle No matter your landscaping preferences, an overgrown jungle is always an eyesore.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Phelps recalled Gansner’s disappointment that Warren Park’s baseball fields’ infields became overgrown with weeds during the summer months.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The solution, Shive and Conway said, is removing many of the overgrown smaller trees that surround the giant sequoias in dense thickets, like white fir, red fir and incense cedar.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Trimming overgrown hedges, edging walkways and refreshing mulch beds takes less than a weekend and makes every other update look more polished.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Phelps recalled Gansner’s disappointment that Warren Park’s baseball fields’ infields became overgrown with weeds during the summer months.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The solution, Shive and Conway said, is removing many of the overgrown smaller trees that surround the giant sequoias in dense thickets, like white fir, red fir and incense cedar.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Trimming overgrown hedges, edging walkways and refreshing mulch beds takes less than a weekend and makes every other update look more polished.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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The two-panel composition, installed in 1899 at the Second Congregational Church in Winsted, shows a lush landscape at sunset, with a cascading waterfall in the foreground, and flowering lilies and irises set against distant mountains.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Amenities and experiences Ladera’s lush surroundings are integral to the resort experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tom Brady's sons Jack, 18, and Benjamin, 16, looked so grown up standing next to their dad's 6'4 stature in a rare family photo posted on April 6.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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She was last seen driving a green Dodge van, police said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Donnyland plan had some effort behind it, with a Ukrainian negotiator reportedly going so far as to design a green-and-gold flag for the entity and creating its own national anthem with ChatGPT.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 5,000-square-foot store and gallery will benefit from the street’s dense foot traffic and its proximity to the Museum of Contemporary Art and other cultural institutions.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Foods rich in nitrates, like pomegranates, leafy greens, and beets, help relax blood vessels for better blood flow.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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Anyone growing brassicas should know that the broad, leafy surfaces of these plants offer both food and shelter for a variety of insects, making regular monitoring essential throughout the growing season.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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