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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as in to wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drown
The episode is a reminder that a strong export story and a strong currency are not the same thing, and that in an age of globally mobile savings the capital account can drown out the trade account.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Some type of accident occurred on the water, and all three boys drowned.
—Bobby J. Smith Ii, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
An autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE in December 2023 revealed the actor died from acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder).
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The metal-and-white motif of the subway car was overtaken by blue and orange, and the conductor’s announcements were drowned out by chants.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Some type of accident occurred on the water, and all three boys drowned.
—Bobby J. Smith Ii, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
An autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE in December 2023 revealed the actor died from acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder).
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The metal-and-white motif of the subway car was overtaken by blue and orange, and the conductor’s announcements were drowned out by chants.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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Craciun urged folks to flood the committee and Petrie-Norris’ office with calls and letters demanding action.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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People flooded the comment section with offers to help.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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If your shower head is removable, take it off and soak it in a bowl of vinegar instead.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Westeros will be engulfed in flames as the Dance of the Dragons sweeps away knights riding their mighty creatures and entire armies.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
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The sun itself will undergo this transformation in around 5 billion years, swelling out to around the orbit of Mars and engulfing the inner rocky planets, including Earth.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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Researchers say the landslides happened as extremely heavy rainfall saturated the ground, causing parts of the hillside to suddenly break away.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Public conversations about fat people have long been saturated with warnings about mortality.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Dry the shelves and bins washed with soapy water, and return them to the refrigerator.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Consider the following ideas to maximize space and add flower power without overwhelming the dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Use liquid insecticides to drench ant hills and kill ants instantly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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