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
Mow your lawn regularly and trim any overgrown shrubs or trees to allow more sun in.
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
To avoid these issues, prune overgrown plants and trees regularly and pay particular attention to plants that have grown into walkways or that overhang areas where children and pets are active.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Wear long clothes when outside, use bug spray that contains DEET to repel ticks, stay out of overgrown grass or brush and check for ticks immediately after being out in nature.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In the summer, Lodi, which feels more like an overgrown town, is also uniquely positioned in the path of cooling airflow from the San Francisco Bay and therefore benefits from a larger day-to-night temperature swing than other parts of the Central Valley.
—Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
To avoid these issues, prune overgrown plants and trees regularly and pay particular attention to plants that have grown into walkways or that overhang areas where children and pets are active.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Wear long clothes when outside, use bug spray that contains DEET to repel ticks, stay out of overgrown grass or brush and check for ticks immediately after being out in nature.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In the summer, Lodi, which feels more like an overgrown town, is also uniquely positioned in the path of cooling airflow from the San Francisco Bay and therefore benefits from a larger day-to-night temperature swing than other parts of the Central Valley.
—Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
Adjective
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All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sri Lanka, off the southeastern coast of India, packs lush tea plantations, ancient Buddhist ruins, biodiversity and pristine beaches into one of the most affordable trips on this list — though its popularity is rising fast.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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All of that hits me so much differently as a grown woman and as a mom.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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There’s the artist that’s for the kids, who appealed to everyone, and the other that was more grown, more adventurous.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Callahan is described as 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Whether Tuchel will, in fact, be able to produce a more intense high-pressing style this summer, given the climate and the dense schedule, is another matter.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Visitors of historic New Castle are greeted with cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and a rich history that can only be found in a few other cities in the region.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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However, all that leafy growth often comes at the expense of flowers and fruit.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Phytates in whole grains and oxalates in leafy greens like spinach also bind to iron and zinc.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrown. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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