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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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The patented Stirling Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system will allow the A26 to remain submerged for extended periods without surfacing, ensuring near-total invisibility. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025 While coal’s decline, portions of the Big South Fork almost wound up submerged. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 Guests can also experience a virtual reality tour of the Titanic that takes them deep into the sea to look at the submerged vessel for a $10 add-on. Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025 Fishermen in the Florida Keys found a submerged jar containing bones and other items early Friday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for submerged

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 5 Dec. 2025.

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