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
Run by creator Spencer (who prefers not to share his last name online), the videos show off how the company trims grass in overgrown yards — and spends time helping local community members.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Pruning overgrown plants opens up the center of the plant, which can reduce the incidence of fungal diseases and make watering a lot easier too.
Propagation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Eventually most of those who have this condition need surgery to thin the overgrown areas of the septum and repair the valves, Ramos told her.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The shop area is laid out like an overgrown pied-à-terre.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Pruning overgrown plants opens up the center of the plant, which can reduce the incidence of fungal diseases and make watering a lot easier too.
Propagation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Eventually most of those who have this condition need surgery to thin the overgrown areas of the septum and repair the valves, Ramos told her.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The shop area is laid out like an overgrown pied-à-terre.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
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Closer to the capital, the lush valleys of Fruška Gora are studded with dozens of wineries and centuries-old monasteries overlooking the hills.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Today, there are 25 in the portfolio, stretching from a conical roofed show-stopper in Puglia to a lush, terraced hideaway in Phuket.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This has the unfortunate effect of making her sound like a young girl in the company of grown men.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The 2020 film from Sofia Coppola explores a grown woman's relationship with her emotionally distant playboy father.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In this design, the gold metal curtain rods match the gold chains on the chandelier and complement the green accents beautifully.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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The green accents perfectly complement the olive trees outside to create a beautifully serene oasis from the comfort of indoors.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Pro tip: The mask can double as a leave-in conditioner for frizzy, coarse, or dense and curly hair.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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There are a few reasons for the increase; cities with more dense human populations and more urbanization saw a jump.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To prevent or manage iron deficiency, eat plenty of iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, dark leafy greens, beans, and fortified grains.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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This stance ensures that Yuma agriculture, which grows 95 percent of the leafy greens consumed by the nation and Canada each winter, can continue to produce food efficiently and safely.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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