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as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder
waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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Recent Examples of overrun
Karl Vick, Time, 23 June 2025
Benét’s dedication to women’s voices, in a society and industry overrun with men, is hard not to notice.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Stop running for even a millisecond to scratch your nose and you’ll be overrun with ghouls and creatures of the night.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
For a brief, beautiful moment on June 5, the world was overrun with go-kart-racing cows.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Adjective
The reformists included activists who overran the U.S. Embassy, supporters of the 1979 revolution that brought theocracy to power who had since found its religious rule heavy-handed and intrusive.
—Karl Vick, Time, 23 June 2025
Benét’s dedication to women’s voices, in a society and industry overrun with men, is hard not to notice.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Stop running for even a millisecond to scratch your nose and you’ll be overrun with ghouls and creatures of the night.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
For a brief, beautiful moment on June 5, the world was overrun with go-kart-racing cows.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrun
Verb
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Fund managers and other industry experts CNBC spoke to said that though the traction in defense stocks started back in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, this year has seen a particularly strong surge in their popularity.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Their peaceful days were shattered on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded the South.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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In 2023, Luckin’s revenue in China exceeded what Starbucks made there for the first time, bouncing back from an accounting scandal that got Luckin booted from the Nasdaq in 2020.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Despite Israel’s qualitatively effective defenses, an underlying quantitative war attrition was at play that threatened to degrade Israel’s position over time: Iranian stocks of MRBM-class missiles likely exceeded the number of anti-MRBM interceptors possessed by Israel (ie. Arrow-2 and 3).—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Pachuca’s failure plagued Salzburg as well, with the Austrian side needing a boost after things turned for the worse against Real Madrid, only to be denied – despite their social media admin’s best pleas.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The last few projects have been plagued by delays and massive cost overruns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Trim plants and remove dead leaves, flowers, and overgrown plants to prevent fast growers and plant debris from overwhelming the pond.—
Kelly Roberson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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With summer just weeks away, a touch-up isn’t necessary with most celebrities purposely toning dark, overgrown roots.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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In 2022, Chinese authorities raided a warehouse and seized counterfeit Salvatore Ferragamo belts thanks to efforts by the Italian luxury house and Amazon.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
26 June 2025
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The following day, agents raided her husband’s home and business, Century Homebuilders Group, in Coral Gables.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The market could surpass those previous records on Friday or early next week, analysts told CBS MoneyWatch.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Meanwhile, a 2024 forecast by Research and Markets estimates the digital education sector will surpass $80 billion by 2030, driven by microlearning and online skill monetization.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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At a time when division is high and negativity seems to be infesting every corner of people’s day-to-day lives, Lake Street Dive have instead chosen to go down a path of positivity.—
Dave Gil De Rubio,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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These rodents can infest all aspects of a home, including the shed, garage, attic, or even lawnmowers, automobiles, and barbecue grills.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Long renowned for its verdant landscapes and historic temples, the Indonesian island of Bali draws droves of tourists each year to surf and sunbathe along its sandy shores—but in recent years, this influx of international visitors has caused serious strain on its local communities.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Its private park, overlooking a verdant valley, was the work of French landscape artist Edouard André, who also designed the city park across the street.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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