SUBMERSE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

submerse

verb

səb-ˈmərs

Definition of submerse

as in to engulf

to cover with a flood a week of nonstop rain that submersed the cornfields and delayed planting for days

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as in to immerse

to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid those hardy souls who daily submerse themselves in icy cold water for its invigorating effect

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Recent Examples of submerse People often submerse themselves in water to ease their suffering, allowing the worm to release larva that then infect others. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026 The Downriver Mutual Aid Dive Team is expected to search water alongside eastbound Interstate 94 and Ecorse after a car was submersed in water after a crash. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Its short and light body is easy to grip yet can take a drop or be submersed in up to 2 meters of water. — Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023 Pioneer Day gives families an opportunity to submerse themselves into that time period and to learn through hands on activity. — Gina Grillo, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2019 Use an eyedropper to apply it or submerse the stain in the stuff for 15 minutes. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2018 With gills that flare out when submersed, the salamander looks similar to the axolotl, a relative. — National Geographic, 19 June 2018 With rooms that open to the ocean for dining alfresco while above water, and large viewing galleries for taking in the marine life when submersed, the Migaloo creates that harmony. — Dave Banks, Fox News, 25 Apr. 2016

Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerse

Verb

Its cells would then engulf the food particle and break it down into its constituent molecules.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Aerial images of the site showed a massive debris field around the remains of a house that was engulfed in flames.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of engulf

Verb

For a famous California music festival, Tons’ team installed the Antarctic Dome, a space where festivalgoers could get away from the heat while immersing themselves in a display of stunning visual art.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Noise-canceling earbuds Noise-canceling earbuds allow high schoolers to immerse themselves in remote learning.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of immerse

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Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister both dipped in physicality last season, leading to Liverpool’s back four suffering from a lack of protection at points.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Berry posed near the shoreline in an animal-print cover-up layered over a black lace lingerie bodysuit as the sun dipped toward the ocean.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dip

Verb

The boat rolled up out of the sea, but was practically submerged, swamped and sluggish, and the skipper floated free of her.

— JAMES D. OXLEY, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026
Although the Navy has never officially disclosed the class’s maximum speed, publicly available estimates place it at over 35 knots while submerged.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of submerge

Verb

But the chorus of the sisterhood threatened to drown out Vicki’s comments about the serial Housewives dater.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Just what Lee was thinking was drowned out by a TV mounted in the corner, blaring the news of the day, but the gist was clear.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of drown

Verb

But this year, the number and scale of foodborne illness outbreaks are overwhelming the system and disrupting the ability to respond.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Despite this multi-layered surveillance system, Tuesday’s massive influx overwhelmed the filtration hardware, forcing operators to bring the reactors offline once again to safeguard the facilities.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

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