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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gina Grillo,
chicagotribune.com,
25 June 2019
Use an eyedropper to apply it or submerse the stain in the stuff for 15 minutes.
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Caroline Picard,
Good Housekeeping,
15 Nov. 2018
With gills that flare out when submersed, the salamander looks similar to the axolotl, a relative.
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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.
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Dave Banks,
Fox News,
25 Apr. 2016
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
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Polls show Democrats are the favorites to retake Congress heading into November, but the party is engulfed at the moment by a fierce debate about its ideologicl direction.
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The impact caused a fire that engulfed the county bus, the NTSB said.
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Guests can opt to immerse in the buzz of Queenstown, or tuck into the property’s over-staffed elegance, as the property has an exceptionally high staff-to-guest ratio.
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For those who want to truly immerse themselves in American history, these are must-visit sites.
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Thousands of Dutch fans flooded the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Morocco in the round of 32 tonight.
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In the weeks since the show premiered, memes and unauthorized merch capturing Patricia’s dispassionate delivery, heroic shotgun wielding, and jerky dance moves have flooded the internet.
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The numbers behind the downturn Wine consumption has dipped to historic lows.
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Saturday highs will dip to the mid-70s due to rain and clouds.
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And then, four days into the search, Regina’s car was found submerged in a nearby pond, her body inside.
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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The wave of progressive candidates challenging mainstream Democrats may drown Sens.
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Kamal, a 60-year-old Palestinian man, is ordered by an Israeli court in Jerusalem to pay a large social security debt on behalf of his son Wael, who drowned in the Red Sea over 20 years ago, or so Kamal was told.
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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.
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But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.
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“Submerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerse. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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