submerse

verb

səb-ˈmərs How to pronounce submerse (audio)
Definition of submersenext
1
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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2
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
  1. engulf
  2. immerse
  3. flood
  4. dip
  5. submerge
  6. drown
  7. overwhelm
Verb
  • Flames from raging wildfires engulfed a train that was evacuating residents in Ontario, Canada.
    — Gina Park, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • In fact, the candle engulfed nearly three weeks of the prior price action.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of engulf
Verb
  • The show finds the comedian bonding with famous sports figures while immersed in tubs filled with ice, which brings an uncomfortable comedic urgency to their chats.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • From food and activities to the overarching culture, players had the opportunity to be immersed in locals’ everyday go-tos.
    — Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of immerse
Verb
  • The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
    — Christina Fan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Social media feeds are flooded with highlights and memes of the Norway striker, and fans can’t get enough.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
Definition of flood
Verb
  • Americans' confidence in the court system and democracy has dipped in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The looping, dipping shot by Uzbekistan’s Eldor Shomurodov from an improbably tight angle was voted best goal of the first round.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of dip
Verb
  • Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of submerge
Verb
  • According to police, detectives determined that Roper and the juvenile were present when Erving drowned but failed to report the incident and later discarded some of his belongings.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • The incident occurred on the Elk River in Noel, Missouri, at the beach of the Two Sons Campground, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol drowning report.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of drown
Verb
  • The steak was smoky and tender, with the kind of char that lingers without overwhelming the meat.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Going forward, Fedorov said, in order to overwhelm Russia’s recruitment pipeline, the country’s armed forces would aim to take out fifty thousand per month.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Definition of overwhelm

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“Submerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerse. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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