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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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump has said the same of his critics, saying the Kennedy Center was overrun by the Left, who politicized the arts.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Get the normally overrun streets of Venice all to yourself by visiting in the spring or fall.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Notting Hill is overrun with American bankers.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump has said the same of his critics, saying the Kennedy Center was overrun by the Left, who politicized the arts.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Amorim’s side were completely overrun, and lucky to only lose 2-0.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Get the normally overrun streets of Venice all to yourself by visiting in the spring or fall.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrun
Verb
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In fact, Puerto Rico imported Russian natural gas the same month as Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, impacting global supply and raising prices further.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the Midwest, temperatures exceeding 90 were predicted across Nebraska, followed by a big drop to the 50s and 60s Sunday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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In formal comments to state regulators, the company made clear that compliance costs in California exceed those in other jurisdictions with emissions trading systems.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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She was plagued with all manner of rashes, sores, and ulcers.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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But the disapproval persists across the political spectrum over moves against Russia's second-most popular messaging app, adding to frustrations over a growing list of various issues that plague the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Traipsing down the Hollywood Farmers Market with giant heads of lettuce and overgrown bouquets feels not only like release, but also resistance and resilience.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2019, a pair of private poker clubs was raided in Houston.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Some of Hadi’s friends have had their homes raided; others have been detained, or have gone missing.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Whether robots ultimately surpass human sprinters or not, their rapid progress underscores a larger transformation, one where physical intelligence is becoming as critical as digital intelligence in the evolution of AI.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Johnson then promptly loaded up with three early 3-pointers, surpassing his previous high for 3-pointers in a game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Allegations of betting on suicide Like other detainees, Ramsingh said that between cleanings, the rooms, restrooms and showers were often filthy and infested with insects.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Radishes are another cabbage relative that can be infested by problematic pests like aphids and flea beetles.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, in the verdant oasis of San Pedro, there’s actually a sprinkling of life.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Just like the verdant fields in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s visual arts landscape will be in full bloom this season, with a bounty of vibrant exhibitions and events to keep art lovers busy all spring.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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