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
In exclusive photos, the actor rocks a scruffy ashy blonde mustache, a gray beard and overgrown sideburns, which is a far departure from his usually style.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The extreme, 100 mph winds that drove the LA wildfires to rage out of control is a different kind of event than a fire driven by overgrown brush, Quinn-Davidson said.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
The cottages are accessed through a separate entrance from the rest of the hotel, down a winding brick path surrounded by trees and overgrown greenery.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
There was an empty reservoir in Los Angeles County, overgrown state forests, under-resourced fire departments, mismanaged water and political dysfunction — a steady stream of evidence that the state and the county had failed to guard against a wildfire with the same rigor as the Vogts had.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
The extreme, 100 mph winds that drove the LA wildfires to rage out of control is a different kind of event than a fire driven by overgrown brush, Quinn-Davidson said.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
The cottages are accessed through a separate entrance from the rest of the hotel, down a winding brick path surrounded by trees and overgrown greenery.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
There was an empty reservoir in Los Angeles County, overgrown state forests, under-resourced fire departments, mismanaged water and political dysfunction — a steady stream of evidence that the state and the county had failed to guard against a wildfire with the same rigor as the Vogts had.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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Photo : Cris Nolasco The multi-level home is enveloped in lush gardens.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Splendid watercolors set in the lush countryside bring drama to life.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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No, this is a grown man who has earned a grown audience.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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But just over time, the game’s grown and evolved and spaces need to get bigger.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The app said the plane landed, but his text messages to his wife, instead of being green, were suddenly blue.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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These categories are color-coded in yellow, green, blue and purple, with yellow being the easiest category and purple the hardest.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, Halsey’s smart, dense, often weird music has lately been overshadowed by the drama that continually dogs her.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Anthony Mackie’s Marvel superhero journey started with leafy greens and ultimately landed him in a Happy Meal.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Those who are blemish-prone should also increase intake of antioxidants like leafy greens, fresh fruits, and vegetables.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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