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Recent Examples of overgrow
Lawns were overgrown; the historic chapel, which was built in 1913, by the firm that had just done Grand Central Terminal, was derelict.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Mumbai's textile factories today are hulking shells of their past, overgrown by wild fig trees.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 25 May 2025
Individual plants need 4 feet of space to grow, and the vines will overgrow containers and sprawl as much as 15 feet.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
The fairway, once groomed to unnatural perfection, is now overgrown with tall grass and wildflowers.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Mumbai's textile factories today are hulking shells of their past, overgrown by wild fig trees.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 25 May 2025
Individual plants need 4 feet of space to grow, and the vines will overgrow containers and sprawl as much as 15 feet.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
The fairway, once groomed to unnatural perfection, is now overgrown with tall grass and wildflowers.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrow
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As in World War I, military bases proliferated, shipbuilding increased, and armament factories popped up all over the state.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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Medical literature is proliferating at a meteoric rate—doubling in size every five years—as new treatment options like gene therapies are developed and scientists learn more about how different diseases and drugs may interact with each other.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Overtime pay for corrections officers has also shot up over the last five years, according to Connecticut’s Open Payroll database.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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The soundtrack for KPop Demon Hunters has been shooting up the Billboard charts, debuting at No. 8 on the list, and it’s expected to rise from here.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Companies that thrive will treat cybersecurity as a catalyst for innovation, embedding trust and resilience into every digital initiative.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As for Jovic, the challenge is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Passengers also enjoyed high-end cabin service, though the short flight time meant there wasn’t a tremendous amount of luxuriating to be done over lunch.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The juxtaposition of bold architecture, bohemian aesthetics, and serene Moroccan landscaping creates an oasis where guests can luxuriate in nature.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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“Overgrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrow. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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