1
as in invading
to enter for conquest or plunder
waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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as in exceeding
to go beyond the limit of
he must not overrun his authority as governor
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as in infesting
to spread or swarm over in a troublesome manner
ants are overrunning the garden
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Recent Examples of overrunning
Homeless people overrunning the city.
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Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The most basic natural method for keeping weeds from overrunning your pavers is manual removal.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Gardening apps can drain a phone battery lightning-fast, like aphids overrunning your tomatoes.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Then in 2021, the federal government, which manages polar bears, halted boat tours, mostly over concerns about how tourists were affecting bear behavior and overrunning the town.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the fifth, Byron Buxton hit a double and was tagged out after overrunning the base.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
His issues overrunning plays feel like ages ago.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Russian forces seized the nuclear plant and its surrounding area in the early days of Moscow’s full-scale invasion, overrunning the plant in February 2022 and holding staff hostage.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
But using smaller rocks will not secure river banks from overrunning, said attorney Devon Lehman McCune during a hearing earlier this month in downtown federal court.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The most basic natural method for keeping weeds from overrunning your pavers is manual removal.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Gardening apps can drain a phone battery lightning-fast, like aphids overrunning your tomatoes.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Then in 2021, the federal government, which manages polar bears, halted boat tours, mostly over concerns about how tourists were affecting bear behavior and overrunning the town.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the fifth, Byron Buxton hit a double and was tagged out after overrunning the base.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
His issues overrunning plays feel like ages ago.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Russian forces seized the nuclear plant and its surrounding area in the early days of Moscow’s full-scale invasion, overrunning the plant in February 2022 and holding staff hostage.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
But using smaller rocks will not secure river banks from overrunning, said attorney Devon Lehman McCune during a hearing earlier this month in downtown federal court.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrunning
Verb
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During an appearance on WFAN in early 2025, Seth Rollins took issue with overzealous fans invading his privacy by finding his flight information.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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McLaughlin stressed that the agency is not invading or raiding classrooms, and shared a DHS memo outlining the department's approach with ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Highs will reach the low to mid-90s with heat index values exceeding 100 degrees.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The board recently approved a deal with a national search firm to lead the process, with the contract not exceeding $30,000.—
Austin Horn
June 16,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The moths infesting a pantry are not the same as moths hiding in your closet.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Crocodiles may be infesting floodwaters, officials warn Jamaican officials are warning residents in Kingston and the surrounding area to avoid floodwaters as they may be infested with crocodiles.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The former tomb-raiding Angelina Jolie also happens to be a Gemini, which Wilton Regan says is compatible with her own air sign.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Even rural birds manage to find some human items, most likely by raiding farm bins or garages.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Brunson’s 45 points were also the most ever by a Knicks player in an NBA Finals game, surpassing Willis Reed’s 38 against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1970.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Trump claimed the secretive shipments were why oil prices had fallen below $90 a barrel after surpassing $110 at the start of April.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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While Rusi remains on the streets pending trial, Taghavi suggests the saga could signify an overarching problem plaguing local and state authorities regarding repeat offenders being released into communities as officials remain in the dark.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Officials also highlighted an intensified effort to curb the rodent population plaguing areas around the city.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Wrigley Field West, aka Coors Field, was crawling with Cubs fans on Tuesday night.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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He was found on Thursday morning, crawling towards Base Camp, and airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors are treating him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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