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
Big surf from a previous swell contributed to a drowning Saturday off Dana Point and, on Wednesday afternoon, the search continued for a young girl swept off the sand Tuesday evening in Laguna Beach.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The idea, presumably, was to drown out the homophobic chant coming from the stands behind Rangel’s goal.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Two swimmers drowned and one remained missing off General Santos after being swept out to sea shortly after the quake hit.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The spokesperson added that police believe Nazaret drowned while Flores was filming a music video.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The idea, presumably, was to drown out the homophobic chant coming from the stands behind Rangel’s goal.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Two swimmers drowned and one remained missing off General Santos after being swept out to sea shortly after the quake hit.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The spokesperson added that police believe Nazaret drowned while Flores was filming a music video.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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The shooting came hours after thousands of Knicks fans flooded streets across Manhattan to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title since 1973.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Sprouting watermelon seeds, a process where fresh seeds soak and then naturally shed their black shells, is also a popular way to use the seeds.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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While food during flying days and science days was more grab-and-go, under Wiseman’s seat was a potable water dispenser that allowed the astronauts to wet food that flew with them as a powder.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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The fire engulfed approximately 8,600 square feet of the cathedral’s roof before being extinguished by local firefighters.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
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Emergency personnel learned from a caller that the plane was engulfed in flames and was in a field near the regional airport.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Fully saturate the moss on the surface and the cracks between pavers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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More intense colors saturate Goratama gameplay as Tamas come to life.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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And in San Clemente, the pier was closed until Wednesday afternoon as waves reached its underside and appeared to break off some wood and wash it to shore.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Dirty or dusty flags can be washed or dry cleaned, and there are no provisions against mending or repairing a flag, according to the American Legion.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Stunned by the image, Charlie is overwhelmed by memories and guilt, and begins clutching his chest in an apparent heart attack.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Employees were overwhelmed by long hours, unrealistic expectations and constant connectivity.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The subways, the skyscrapers, and the people packed into them have been drenched in orange and blue; the whole city has Knicks fever.—
Joan Kennedy,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Melissa slammed Jamaica after drenching southern Haiti and parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rains before continuing on to Cuba.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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