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drown

verb

ˈdrau̇n How to pronounce drown (audio)
Definition of drownnext
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 An expert in vehicle-drowning deaths explained in 2017 how evidence pointed to an accidental death when a University of Missouri-Kansas City student’s body was found in the Missouri River. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 The film is also Diop’s first narrative film, taking the court case of Fabienne Kabou, a Senegalese French woman who was ultimately convicted of murder for drowning her child, as inspiration. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Nobody wanted to look at it or think about those five children being drowned in Andrea Yates’s bathtub. — Jaha Nailah Avery, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Experts say the campaign has been fragmented and incoherent, with policy questions such as how healthcare should be organized drowned out by the question of which parties will be able to put together a government. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
  1. flood
  2. soak
  3. wet
  4. engulf
  5. saturate
  6. wash
  7. overwhelm
  8. drench
Verb
  • The policy is making the British glass industry more expensive than the cheap imports from China and Turkey which are flooding the market.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The announcement came almost a week after parts of Connecticut experienced flash flooding on Sunday, which dropped more than 7 inches of rain over a short period of time on the shoreline and left many roads flooded.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flood
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  • Don’t soak or submerge them, as prolonged exposure to water can damage the wood.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As blood soaks her nightgown, Lizzie calmly observes the scene of the crime.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of soak
Verb
  • Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • The conflict between these characters is greater than the morality tale engulfing them.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Silverman said firefighters arrived to find the helicopter and several vehicles fully engulfed in flames.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of engulf
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  • Hazardous floods could occur if back-to-back storms dump heavy rains over several days, saturating the soil in the mountains and filling reservoirs.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The market is as saturated as the inky black of a perfect cat-eye flick.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of saturate
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  • The pieces can be worn separately or as a coordinated set and include the same washed trims and back patch consistent with previous Levi’s x Sacai collections.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • When diners first enter the restaurant, they’re greeted by a grand, ornate handwashing bar to encourage them to wash their hands before and after dining.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Volunteers will remove vines and other vegetation that can overwhelm young trees and shrubs and, when conditions permit, plant new trees and shrubs.
    — Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Christian McCaffrey became the fourth-fastest player in the Super Bowl era with 100 career touchdowns, Brock Purdy played a near-perfect game and the 49ers overwhelmed the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of overwhelm
Verb
  • His trippy designs, drenched in bright pink, blue, and yellow, initially ended up in storage after some officials questioned their psychedelic vibe.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd, who had traveled from miles around to cheer their home team, were drenched too.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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