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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
Daryna Mayer, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, military officials announced plans to establish another detention site at a Space Force base in Aurora, Colorado—a city Trump has repeatedly claimed is overrun by migrant gangs—despite strong opposition from local leaders.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump seems just fine with the above, a tiny fraction of the crime spree committed when a swarm of rioters overran the Capitol in a violent bid to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
The space is overrun by documents and books; blades and sword fittings; the occasional shirt on a hanger that’s not hanging on anything; model planes; and a Glenn Miller CD.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Ukrainian furniture maker says he was detained for 54 days with little explanation when Russian troops overran his city, Kherson, in the summer of 2022.
—Daryna Mayer, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, military officials announced plans to establish another detention site at a Space Force base in Aurora, Colorado—a city Trump has repeatedly claimed is overrun by migrant gangs—despite strong opposition from local leaders.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump seems just fine with the above, a tiny fraction of the crime spree committed when a swarm of rioters overran the Capitol in a violent bid to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
The space is overrun by documents and books; blades and sword fittings; the occasional shirt on a hanger that’s not hanging on anything; model planes; and a Glenn Miller CD.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrun
Verb
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As early as 2018, Israel caught wind of Hamas' battle plan to invade Israel from neighboring Gaza.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The president doesn’t understand why Zelenskyy is not happy with Putin for invading the smaller country and beating the bejesus out of it, for decimating a generation of young Ukrainian soldiers, for breaking ceasefires and committing war crimes.—
Maureen Dowd,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tests showed more than 30 occasions where turbidity stirred up by cruise ships exceeded limits set by the EPA.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Mets’ spending for the 2021-24 seasons exceeded what the lower-rolling Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates each spent over the past 21 years.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the title hints, the relationship was plagued with disagreements, and the artist soon abandoned her original idea for a collaboration with the organization.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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How to tackle money problems right now Besides taxes, inflation is plaguing Americans' money worries.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The others are empty, aside from overgrown vegetation.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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The community is pocked by large, unruly trees and overgrown shrubbery where residents see coyotes, bobcats and once even a panther.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After it was flagged to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2016, her home was raided.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, federal agents raided the Department of Education’s (DOE) headquarters at Tweed Courthouse, searching for further evidence of corruption.—
Matt Gonzales,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The page has surpassed its $15,000 goal, having raised almost $26,000.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ana Miller, an organizer at HAND, shared her experience as someone who has experienced homelessness, saying some shelters are infested with pests.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
The Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2025
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Back then, the Eagles’ home, Veterans Stadium, was infested with rats and falling apart.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Hamptons extravaganza was held at a verdant equestrian estate on the eve of New York Fashion Week, and brought out former First Lady Jill Biden, Audra Day, Usher, Laura Dern, Rufus Wainwright, Colman Domingo, Cole Sprouse and more.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Its cooler climate allows for cultivating tea, and visitors can explore Doi Mae Salon’s plantations and enjoy tea tastings (especially oolong varieties) accompanied by verdant mountain views.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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