as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots
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Recent Examples of overgrown
Bags are ideal for overgrown lawns, as the clumps of dead grass other mowers leave behind can kill the grass beneath them.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Due to overgrown vegetation and unsafe building conditions, a large part of the site was not accessible at the time of the original cost estimates, a district spokeswoman said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Inspired by a relaxed attitude, stoner lawn art might include whimsical sculptures, overgrown patches shaped into fun patterns, or even personal art projects involving colorful objects and repurposed materials.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
At an overgrown spot in the forest that to me looked like any other, Nando, our guide, stopped.
—Toh Gouttenoire, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Due to overgrown vegetation and unsafe building conditions, a large part of the site was not accessible at the time of the original cost estimates, a district spokeswoman said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Inspired by a relaxed attitude, stoner lawn art might include whimsical sculptures, overgrown patches shaped into fun patterns, or even personal art projects involving colorful objects and repurposed materials.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
At an overgrown spot in the forest that to me looked like any other, Nando, our guide, stopped.
—Toh Gouttenoire, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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The original Lilo & Stitch was a modest success, grossing $273 million worldwide, but fans look back on the film fondly—it’s beautifully animated, boasts unique character design, a good sense of humor, and depicts Hawaii as a lush, colorful paradise.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The typical lush greenery that South Florida is known for was dry and brown.—
Ryan Rossi,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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To understand why people—including my son and I—are increasingly vacationing with their grown children, Dean Minnaert of Denver's Metropolitan State University points to two overarching themes.—
Caroline Howard,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Soon, though, a grown doodle man sprawls helplessly on the ground.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Video showed dozens of LAPD officers massed in a skirmish line across the street from the mob, gripping black and green riot guns that fire foam rounds.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The green jacket winner has already skipped twi signature events this season.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The cause of the crash also remains unclear, but officials said Friday that the weather alert system and runway lights weren’t working at the airport when the jet attempted to land amid dense fog around 3:45 a.m.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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However, researchers observed that after being dispersed by the radiation, the clouds were not dense or large enough to create new stars.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Stock up: Load up on leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, eggs, and unsweetened yogurt.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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Eat balanced, nourishing meals: Focus on whole foods like leafy greens, lean meats, eggs, beans, whole grains, and nuts.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
20 May 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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