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 collaboration will allow the identification of overgrown vegetation that could contribute to wildfires during high winds, the amount of toxic gases emitted from burning wildlands and residential structures and more.
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The others are empty, aside from overgrown vegetation.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
The community is pocked by large, unruly trees and overgrown shrubbery where residents see coyotes, bobcats and once even a panther.
—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
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The others are empty, aside from overgrown vegetation.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
The community is pocked by large, unruly trees and overgrown shrubbery where residents see coyotes, bobcats and once even a panther.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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The costumes, courtesy of designers Debra Hanson and Nooks Lindell, were frequently sourced from or created by Inuit artisans — including the characters’ enviable parkas, trimmed in lush fur or bordered with vibrant patterns.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The courtyard installation was curated by the renowned international studio Mary Lennox, who created walls of greenery in hyper-realistic volumes where small openings in the lush vegetation house unique and surprising ceramic pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The show — which is about three gay men who decide to live together in Palm Springs during their golden years — will feature Lourd as Bomer’s character's grown daughter.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The next, Howie is my present-day reflection, a grown man whose day will be ruined if Díaz blows this save.—
Joshua Dubler,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Currently, a pastel purple bag is listed on eBay for $1,600, a pastel blue tote is priced at $1,400, a pastel green bag is going for $1,100, while one pastel pink tote was listed for $999.99.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dark trees backlit by dawn and dusk light not only show loads of shadow detail but even retain their green color (when nearly all saturation is usually lost by LED TVs).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Select plants with dense habits and thick cover to outcompete weeds that germinate in these border plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Behind every large language model or real-time inference engine lies a dense web of data centers, chips, storage, and cooling infrastructure.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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When making nutrition choices, everyone should aim for whole foods that are minimally processed, such as leafy green vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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There are several veggies, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and more that are ready within two months or less from seed to harvest.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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