1
as in to flood
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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2
as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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3
as in to wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drown
Five weeks after her daughter’s drowning incident, Mara and their family received a letter from CPS informing them that their case had been closed after failing to prove neglectful supervision.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Overwater your money tree, and its roots will drown and rot because sodden soil prevents the roots from absorbing oxygen and nutrients from the soil.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The ghost of a Cloyd brother's daughter who fell from a horse and drowned in a stream is said to make her presence known.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The boisterous throng marched into City Hall, shouting and often drowning out city representatives.
—Robert Wyss, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Overwater your money tree, and its roots will drown and rot because sodden soil prevents the roots from absorbing oxygen and nutrients from the soil.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The ghost of a Cloyd brother's daughter who fell from a horse and drowned in a stream is said to make her presence known.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The boisterous throng marched into City Hall, shouting and often drowning out city representatives.
—Robert Wyss, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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But if so, that original dream did not last long in the face of the torrent of money that soon started flooding his way.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Americans are still flooding into money market funds, despite the the Federal Reserve’s latest campaign to lower borrowing costs.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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With Cosa Nuestra, Rauw created a world for his fans to soak themselves in — one far from a typical reggaetón concert.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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Locals and tourists alike just love to go and soak it all in.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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To help keep leaves, whole or chopped, in place during high winds or flooding rains, wet them down with a hose.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Members of Congress wrote to NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Friday, asking him to provide a briefing by October 31 relating to the gambling scandal that engulfed the league earlier this week.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Within seconds, intense flames engulfed the entire body of the electric minivan, leaving only a charred frame behind.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The holiday decor scene is saturated—nutcrackers, gingerbread houses, bow garlands, wreaths, strings of snowflakes, glittery pinecones, and that nativity scene that’s been passed down for generations.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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The updates come as the streaming market becomes increasingly saturated with options — and as other major apps hike their prices.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The tables were empty and the bar deserted, the only sign of life the clank and swish of dishes being washed in the back, through the swinging double doors.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hands and surfaces should be washed after preparing raw meat.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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As the storm nears land, powerful winds drive that water ashore, creating walls of water that can overwhelm buildings and infrastructure.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Great Lakes region is being drenched by persistent lake-effect rains off Lake Michigan.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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For now, the bulk of Melissa’s rain clouds are stacked on its right side, giving it the opportunity to drench the Caribbean this week with up to 10 inches of rainfall in Haiti’s case as soon as Friday.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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