submerged

adjective

sub·​merged səb-ˈmərjd How to pronounce submerged (audio)
Synonyms of submergednext
1
: covered with water
2
3
: sunk in poverty and misery
4
: hidden, suppressed
submerged emotions

Examples of submerged in a Sentence

submerged local roadways made for hazardous driving
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Scientists with the Environmental Defense Fund said in a 2019 study that hydropower plants and reservoirs can emit substantial greenhouse gases, but their depth and design, the amount of submerged vegetation, and local climate influence how much. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 But during that maneuver, the vehicle likely reversed into the water and became submerged. Brandon Downs, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 The crash caused the catamaran to become submerged. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 Such technology could transform vast maritime regions, such as the South China Sea, into submerged launch pads, enhancing China’s strategic nuclear deterrence and stealth capabilities. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for submerged

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of submerged was in 1697

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“Submerged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/submerged. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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