overgrowing

present participle of overgrow

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Verb
  • Hundreds of proliferating nonprofits—focused on election integrity and democratic governance, and largely sharing the same mission and drawing from the same donors—are crowding an already bustling ecosystem of existing nonprofits, coalitions, and think tanks.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
  • Many of these proliferating jerseys are not meant to be replicas of the game gear worn by favorite athletes.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Outside of his career in television, Baumes had a flourishing career in interior design.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
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“Overgrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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