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
Four teenage girls had also been swimming at the site at the time when strong waves hit the area and one of them began drowning, per Kaktus Media and NV Sport.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Nabers has a big game, drowning out more leaks from Schoen’s front office about who preferred Sanders in the draft.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
According to the Journal of Pediatrics, formal swim lessons could reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Bring on the Ducks and let MacKinnon drown them with his snorkel and flippers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Nabers has a big game, drowning out more leaks from Schoen’s front office about who preferred Sanders in the draft.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
According to the Journal of Pediatrics, formal swim lessons could reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Bring on the Ducks and let MacKinnon drown them with his snorkel and flippers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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After all, Ngannou famously left the UFC after a bitter contract dispute, making his entrance as news alerts about McGregor flooded social media.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Bathrooms boast soaking tubs and double shower heads, and closets contain straw beach totes, hats, and a yoga mat for use while on property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Use this solution to blot the top layer of the mattress, trying to moisten and gently rub versus soak the mattress.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Also, water the hydrangea at its base instead of overhead to avoid wetting its leaves.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Nine years after being engulfed in scandal, Eric’s rebranded nonprofit hosts an ever-expanding lineup of fundraisers, spending more than $500,000 a year.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Aerial footage of the Sandy Fire showed a structure engulfed in flames.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Yes, patriotism saturated the production.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Instead, the foreign producers shipped their sugar abroad for consumption, further saturating the global market.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The next night after the stabbing, an employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, told the Daily News that five men appeared to be living in the weed truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Altmann reminded people to wash their hands well after outdoor activities or cleaning storage areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Aging in ex-bourbon oak barrels adds vanilla and caramel notes without overwhelming the spirit’s lighter structure.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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To allow your anger at the cosmic unluckiness of a friend’s far-too-early passing be overwhelmed by your gratitude at the cosmic luckiness of ever having met them at all.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The laughter continued through many of the movie’s insanely over-the-top slasher sequences that leave the majority of actors drenched in blood.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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California has faced this issue recently during long-term droughts when atmospheric rivers have drenched the state, Mankin said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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