overgrows

verb

present tense third-person singular of overgrow
as in proliferates

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  1. proliferates
  2. luxuriates
  3. thrives
  4. flourishes
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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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  • The cut luxuriates in the pure sound of the songs that make up its collage.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of luxuriates
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  • The show thrives instead in the interpersonal details, particularly in the many small hurts that develop into injuries to the soul.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Light Abelia thrives in full sun to part shade, but flowers best in full sun.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrives
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  • September is still too hot for this flower that flourishes during cooler weather.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This toxic plant flourishes in disturbed areas and prefers moist soils.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of flourishes
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“Overgrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrows. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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