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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
Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Adorno, in his own writing about his time in Italy, was more sensitive to the kind of willful projections his countrymen were making onto the place, which was already overrun by tourism.
—Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
However, after two fans managed to hug and shake hands with him, the stage was overrun by more fans, leaving security scrambling to clear the stage as Morrissey was jostled between the admirers and personnel.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
Any real feelings on their albums are quickly overrun by generic, formulaic drivel.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ukrainian defenses in Donetsk are not in danger of being overrun, however, the think tank said.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Adorno, in his own writing about his time in Italy, was more sensitive to the kind of willful projections his countrymen were making onto the place, which was already overrun by tourism.
—Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
However, after two fans managed to hug and shake hands with him, the stage was overrun by more fans, leaving security scrambling to clear the stage as Morrissey was jostled between the admirers and personnel.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
Any real feelings on their albums are quickly overrun by generic, formulaic drivel.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrun
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Israel evacuated northern communities to create a security buffer instead of invading Lebanon to directly counter Hezbollah’s missile attacks, effectively allowing Hezbollah to continue its strikes.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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The parlor, now the living room, was once again invaded by wares, thanks to the commercials that aired on yet another new device, the television.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The debts of only those people aged 70 and over exceed the total amount of all Social Security benefits that will be paid out this year.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Karlsson is starting to eliminate the bad decisions that plagued him during the season’s first month.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia was confirmed as the host of the 2034 World Cup, a controversial move as all eyes turn to its human rights record and concerns following migrant worker abuses that plagued Qatar’s 2022 World Cup.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Part of the money paid for a California Conservation Corps crew to create a 100-foot buffer of defensive space, removing and trimming trees and overgrown brush on the 3.25-acre lot, and installing a ring of river rock as hardscape around the home.Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, if the plant grows well but becomes overgrown, consider cutting it back.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Karmann | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Adidas’ German headquarters was raided on Tuesday in connection with a yearslong tax investigation, the company confirmed to CNBC in a statement.Gabrielle Fonrouge,Jessica Golden, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also, in 2021, the place was raided by the F.B.I. Check for bugs.Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Since launch, Erica has surpassed over 2 billion interactions, and has helped 42 million clients, tackling tasks like balance inquiries, budgeting tips, and even bill payments.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Clean Up Foliage Remove any damaged or infested parts of your plants.Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Photo: Jeenah Moon/The Washington Post via Getty Images Unlike the series of plagues Yahweh unleashed on the Egyptians in the Book of Exodus, our world has become infested with something far more annoying: celebrity look-alike contests.Michael Savio, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Set over the lagoon, in a charming, coastal-chic, home-like setting hidden among the island’s verdant vegetation, the spa is a welcome respite with a warm ambiance and airy, contemporary decor.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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