overgrows

present tense third-person singular of overgrow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrows
Verb
  • Every day that this virus proliferates increases the risk to American lives.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • Amon’s comments, which also alluded to new entrants in the consumer market, could have implications for the way major smartphone players like Apple and Samsung will need to compete as AI proliferates devices.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • By contrast, The Pig luxuriates in acres of fresh air, wrapped by lushly landscaped gardens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • Decadence luxuriates in contradictions.
    Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Contrarian investing thrives when companies are deeply out of favor, presenting opportunities as market sentiment often overreacts to temporary setbacks.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Indeed, soccer is honored and flourishes with that kind of play.
    Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
  • In the open-concept living and dining areas, classic architecture flourishes against a modern color palette and contemporary furnishings.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
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“Overgrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrows. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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