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

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Police released a 911 call reporting a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames in an alleged hazing incident at an Ohio State University fraternity over the weekend.

— News Editor, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
The company was born from the clean tech trade wars that have engulfed the US, Europe, and China in recent years.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of engulf

Verb

Throughout, Dirand immersed himself in Mizner’s doors, ceilings, and patterns so that the new rooms would be a true homage rather than a copy.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
But he was also immersed in the jazz scene in New York and kept periodically returning to this life of drinking and carousing, even after his baptism.

— Namara Smith, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of immerse

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Storms in late October and early November sent torrents of water through normally small or dry creeks that overflowed their banks and flooded local communities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
For George Young, the sandbags could help prevent a familiar problem — water flooding his garage.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of flood

Verb

While Musk is overwhelmingly viewed positively by MAGA Republicans, those numbers dip for non-MAGA GOP voters and plummet for independent and Democratic voters.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Make sure to pick up a dipping sauce—Pepper Jelly, always, or Sweet Chili Sauce.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of dip

Verb

Much of the island could be submerged during a hurricane, although those have fortunately been rare in the Chesapeake region.

— John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Brining involves submerging the meat in a solution of water, salt and other spices and seasonings.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of submerge

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Theiss’ wife filed a police complaint alleging that the men were shocked while trying to get out of the pool and drowned, NDTV reported.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026
And Saturday, with the game temporarily relocated to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Gators couldn’t even drown their sorrows in the usual Jacksonville sunshine.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

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