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as in to flood
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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as in to wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drown
The episode is a reminder that a strong export story and a strong currency are not the same thing, and that in an age of globally mobile savings the capital account can drown out the trade account.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Some type of accident occurred on the water, and all three boys drowned.
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Bobby J. Smith Ii,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
An autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE in December 2023 revealed the actor died from acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder).
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Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The metal-and-white motif of the subway car was overtaken by blue and orange, and the conductor’s announcements were drowned out by chants.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Some type of accident occurred on the water, and all three boys drowned.
—
Bobby J. Smith Ii,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
An autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE in December 2023 revealed the actor died from acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder).
—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The metal-and-white motif of the subway car was overtaken by blue and orange, and the conductor’s announcements were drowned out by chants.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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Craciun urged folks to flood the committee and Petrie-Norris’ office with calls and letters demanding action.
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People flooded the comment section with offers to help.
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Today, the England and Panama flags looked completely soaked by the time they were rolled up again.
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Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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Westeros will be engulfed in flames as the Dance of the Dragons sweeps away knights riding their mighty creatures and entire armies.
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The sun itself will undergo this transformation in around 5 billion years, swelling out to around the orbit of Mars and engulfing the inner rocky planets, including Earth.
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These efforts partly were to cultivate connections in an area saturated with talent, but also to establish relationships in an area Chesney has little experience in.
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At a moment when the market seems saturated with stimuli, superstructures and research for its own sake, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons brought the focus back to the essence of the product.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Cold water shock impairs breathing and can overwhelm even strong swimmers within seconds.
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Along the highway linking Caracas to the coast, streams of civilians carried water, food, and medicine toward La Guaira on foot and by motorcycle, stepping in as the scale of the disaster overwhelmed the official effort.
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Thick foam from the building’s insulation floated by on streams that leaked from the hulking shell, which firefighters have been drenching for days since the fire erupted on the roof the afternoon of June 17.
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On Wednesday, Beverly was hit with another round of severe thunderstorms, bringing dangerous wind and drenching rain.
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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