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overgrows

verb

present tense third-person singular of overgrow

as in proliferates

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For the wine fans, there are multitudes of cellar doors showcasing the brilliant Shiraz and Grenache that proliferates here--the product of ancient limestone soil, as well as some of the oldest continually-producing grape vines in the world.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Every day that this virus proliferates increases the risk to American lives.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026

Definition of proliferates

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Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026
By contrast, The Pig luxuriates in acres of fresh air, wrapped by lushly landscaped gardens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

Definition of luxuriates

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Building such a culture requires long-term investment in people, creating a resilient team that thrives amidst challenges.

— Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
As a native to tropical climates, this tender perennial thrives in hot weather and won’t tolerate cold conditions.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

Definition of thrives

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The cancer arose in one clam, crossed into the other, and now flourishes in its new host, while the pullet carpet shell in those same waters shows no trace of the disease.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Given the number of people involved in the current outbreak already, Mandrell suspects there may be multiple sources of contamination, since this is the time that the parasite generally flourishes.

— Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026

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