overgrows

present tense third-person singular of overgrow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrows
Verb
  • As violence in schools proliferates in the United States, so too has the marketplace for products designed to protect students.
    Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Misinformation proliferates both online and off.
    Stacie Kershner, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia thrives with regular moisture but does not tolerate wet feet.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The event is sponsored by the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation, whose vision is to make Los Gatos an age-friendly community where everyone thrives.
    Debby Rice, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Overgrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrows. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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