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as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder
waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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Recent Examples of overrun
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The intrigue: Aurora, which Trump singled out, falsely claiming it's overrun by Venezuelan gangs, saw a 36% decline in homicide in early 2025.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 12 May 2025
Tigers, elephants, lions and monkeys were evacuated this week from a wildlife refuge in Culiacán, Sinaloa, a city overrun by cartel gunmen.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Mint may also overrun your zinnias if allowed to spread in the garden.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Verb
We were overrun with bears that were taking naps in our common areas and no longer had any significant fear of humans.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The intrigue: Aurora, which Trump singled out, falsely claiming it's overrun by Venezuelan gangs, saw a 36% decline in homicide in early 2025.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 12 May 2025
Tigers, elephants, lions and monkeys were evacuated this week from a wildlife refuge in Culiacán, Sinaloa, a city overrun by cartel gunmen.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Mint may also overrun your zinnias if allowed to spread in the garden.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrun
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Amid President Trump’s threats to start a global trade war, invade Greenland, seize control of the Panama Canal and annex Canada, this story has gone virtually unnoticed: Cuba is going through its worst economic crisis in decades — maybe since the 1959 revolution.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The conflict began in 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Additionally, its cash-to-assets ratio of 26.1% far exceeds the market’s 13.8%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This breathtaking final had already exceeded five hours.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The wallet aims to solve cross-border payment challenges that have long plagued African creators.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Inside a Palm Beach County courtroom, Judge Kathleen Kroll is trying to tackle a problem that has plagued Florida schools in recent years: An alarming number of students aren’t showing up for school.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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But in the 20th century, humans suppressed fires and forests became overgrown.—
Laurie Hertzel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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In recent years, locals noticed that parts of the coastal landscape were becoming overgrown.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Wolves might be about to get raided for a second time.—
Phil Hay
June 2,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Though the police had raided Stonewall Inn and countless others before, the events of June 28, 1969, known as the Stonewall Riots, spearheaded a six-day uprising for LGBTQ+ rights.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Yeah, but still... Yamamoto had his second-worst stinker as a Dodger, surpassed by only his fumble of the division series opener last season against the Padres.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Malia Jones placed third in triple jump at 39-2 and Brooklyn Davis, who surpassed 40-feet in prelims, was ninth in the shot put at 39-1 ¼ .—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Dance clips infested Nico Nico Douga and fans outlined the steps so everyone could bop along.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
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Plants infested with mealybugs usually become weakened and display wrinkled, shriveled leaves.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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His version is a celebration of color, with magenta radicchio, orange carrots, golden mango, pale green cabbage and verdant watercress or spring greens.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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After years of inactivity due to damage caused by Hurricane Maria, this beloved eco-park held its grand re-opening on February 9th, 2025, inviting visitors to explore over 250 hectares of pristine forest and winding hiking trails in the verdant mountains of Guaynabo.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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