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
Since the Ratliff family first arrived at the White Lotus’ Thailand hotel, overgrown frat guy Saxon’s (Patrick Schwarzenegger) relationship with his impressionable teenage brother Lochlan (Sam Nivola) was… charged, to say the least.
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Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
The past decade and a half have not been short on examples of all of these abuses, for which the intervention of the courts has been an essential check on an overgrown executive and administrative state.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2025
In this case, those patterns would appear to stretch back to childhood, as Dillane plays Mike as an overgrown kid — one entombed by the insouciant aloofness of someone who’s never quite understood the connection between actions and their consequences.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Now stretching across some 5,500 miles of ocean, the annual bloom is more than just an eyesore: Sargassum hurts ecosystems and economies wherever its overgrown arms reach.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
The past decade and a half have not been short on examples of all of these abuses, for which the intervention of the courts has been an essential check on an overgrown executive and administrative state.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2025
In this case, those patterns would appear to stretch back to childhood, as Dillane plays Mike as an overgrown kid — one entombed by the insouciant aloofness of someone who’s never quite understood the connection between actions and their consequences.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Now stretching across some 5,500 miles of ocean, the annual bloom is more than just an eyesore: Sargassum hurts ecosystems and economies wherever its overgrown arms reach.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 15 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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