Thesaurus results for INFEST

infest

verb

in-ˈfest

Definition of infest

as in to plague

to spread or swarm over in a troublesome manner in desperation, we called in an exterminator because the house was infested with ants

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Recent Examples of infest Hives can become infested with Varroa mites, which infect the bees with flight-robbing viruses. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Waxman died in 2005, at the age of 81, and the collection has not been maintained for at least a decade, neighbors say, now overgrown and infested with invasive vines. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 One possibility is beneficial nematodes — microscopic wormlike creatures that can infest and kill grubs. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for infest

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Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A rocky start The anniversary rollout has also been plagued by problems on the ground.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of plague

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Ryan Kreidler hit a two-run single and advanced to second base off a fielding error by Alvarez, who overran the ball in the outfield.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Yes, touristy, but not as overrun by price gouging business owners at places like Virginia Beach or Myrtle Beach.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of overrun

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So, while the Dodgers crawled out of the hole with a season-high 17 hits, the steep cost heightens the pressure on the rest of the rotation the rest of the series.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The Germans were crawling as far as the street, dashing across the asphalt, then leaping into the second trench.

— Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of crawl

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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of overwhelm

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