1
as in to flood
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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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
One of the women died from injuries caused by a sharp object; another woman showed signs of poisoning; and the third woman's preliminary investigation showed signs of asphyxiation by drowning, the statement said.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
At least seven other deaths in France, five from drowning, have also been tied to the sweltering conditions.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
Instead of creating a wide, even melt pool, the wax melts only in a tiny puddle around the wick, eventually drowning the flame altogether.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Too many pages drown in features and forget the buyer.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
At least seven other deaths in France, five from drowning, have also been tied to the sweltering conditions.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
Instead of creating a wide, even melt pool, the wax melts only in a tiny puddle around the wick, eventually drowning the flame altogether.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Too many pages drown in features and forget the buyer.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Oncologists are being flooded with requests as the special access program gets started.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Interestingly, OriginTaste uses vacuum soaking to help rice absorb water more deeply.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Strawberries will absorb water after being washed or soaked, then begin to break down and turn mushy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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This has raised the risk of fires incurring heavy financial costs, and that of flare-ups engulfing people’s livelihoods.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Video released by the military on social media shows a small vessel floating in the ocean before it’s hit and engulfed in a fireball.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Evaluations expected to remain challenging for years are now being saturated in months.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The company’s positioning comes at a time when the wellness device market is becoming increasingly saturated.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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This high-corn composition lays the foundation for a sweet, approachable profile, while the modest rye content adds a measured spice that never overwhelms.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 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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The bathrooms have spacious vanities stocked with Le Labo products in pump bottles, rain-drenching showers, and in many, soaking tubs that open to the guest room for natural light via sliding panels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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