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
The community is pocked by large, unruly trees and overgrown shrubbery where residents see coyotes, bobcats and once even a panther.
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Then, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, trim tall grasses and weedy areas, mow regularly to keep your lawn cut close, and consider calling a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
This includes landscaping maintenance, such as overgrown plants, poorly draining lawns, and aging deck support.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
Plans are in the works to burn around 300 acres of an overgrown meadow used for cattle grazing on the Viejas tribal reservation near Alpine.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Then, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, trim tall grasses and weedy areas, mow regularly to keep your lawn cut close, and consider calling a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
This includes landscaping maintenance, such as overgrown plants, poorly draining lawns, and aging deck support.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
Plans are in the works to burn around 300 acres of an overgrown meadow used for cattle grazing on the Viejas tribal reservation near Alpine.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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The 60-minute treatment finishes with 30 minutes of chill time in a lush spa garden.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lush vegetation provides food for the lambs and their mothers, who also need to maintain enough energy to produce milk for their babies and feed themselves.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If so many grown women are feeling vigilant, imagine how girls and younger women feel: at a vulnerable age, still learning about the world and already surrounded by the message—and, in plenty of cases, the reality—that boys and men are dangerous.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of Armageddon, the scene at the end when Ben Affleck says goodby to Bruce Willis has developed a reputation online for making grown men cry.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Why Sage Green Should Be Considered a Neutral Sage green can—and should be—viewed as a neutral, according to designer Lisa Morton.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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The color scheme is rare for innies to see since their world typically features blue and green shades.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Its key appeal comes from its historic center, a dense, buzzy neighborhood that’s full of cafés, restaurants, boutiques, churches, supermarkets, businesses, hotels, homes, and more.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Head to Mill Creek Lake to kayak or fish for bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout in a sunny spot that’s surrounded by imposing cliffs and a dense forest.—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Studies have shown that vitamin C can also promote collagen production, so stock up on your citrus and leafy greens.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
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Humans can also get infected by eating raw produce—like leafy greens—that have been contaminated with slug slime because the L3 larvae are shed in the gastropods' slime trail.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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