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
The nation is enmeshed in record levels of debt, which surpassed $39 trillion in March, and critics wonder how Bessent can persuade Americans to save for their futures when the government itself is drowning in debt.
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Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Lyrics drown in the murk of excessive amplification.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Gates told investigators that Paul then drove the car into a pond and exited the vehicle, leaving Regina behind to drown.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 1 May 2026
In May 2025, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at the family's home in Chandler, Arizona.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Lyrics drown in the murk of excessive amplification.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Gates told investigators that Paul then drove the car into a pond and exited the vehicle, leaving Regina behind to drown.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 1 May 2026
In May 2025, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at the family's home in Chandler, Arizona.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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During the pandemic, the Fed launched massive bond-buying programs, cut rates to zero, and promised to keep them there, flooding the economy with cash and stoking inflation.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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If occupancy was falling, there could be concern for flooding the market with too many rentals.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Use a rag to clean; do not soak your baskets.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Expansive blond wood rooms have soaking tubs overlooking the lush greenery outside.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Eugenie, 36, and her older sister Beatrice, 37, have been swept up in the scandal that has engulfed their family as a result of their parents’ ties to Epstein, although there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on their parts.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The aircraft was subsequently engulfed in flames.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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On Thursday, as news of the disappearances saturated local media, Abugharbieh once again turned to ChatGPT, according to the court record.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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If a cloth feels saturated halfway through the job, swap it out for a fresh one.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Automakers around the globe and their employees fear being overwhelmed by BYD’s prolific industrial capacity and competitive pricing.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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These systems could overwhelm enemy defenses or give wide-area sensing across large regions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Within minutes, Mars was already drenched in sweat — not tasteful celebrity perspiration, but full-body, someone-get-this-man-a-Gatorade sweat.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trafficway on Monday after heavy rains drenched the Kansas City area.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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