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as in engulfed
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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as in wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drowned
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Police are investigating the death of a woman who drowned while competing in the Ironman Texas triathlon.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, 38, drowned during the swim portion of the Ironman Texas triathlon in The Woodlands on Saturday, according to authorities.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
By the first chorus, his voice was nearly drowned out by the sound of the audience, thousands of voices pushing the song forward together.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
His cousin drowned in the quarry!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Maryland leaders are working with a grieving family to change state storm drain regulations and laws following the death of a 13-year-old boy who drowned in a drainage pipe.
—Christian Olaniran, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Jennifer’s family has long wondered whether that media frenzy drowned out their search for answers.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
As Magyar’s supporters waited for him, Orbán appeared on-screen to thank his voters and concede, but his words were drowned out by boos at the opposition’s gathering.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
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In the time he was gone, his daughter nearly drowned and his son swallowed an unknown amount of pool water while trying to get her out of the water, paramedics told police in the arrest report.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Police are investigating the death of a woman who drowned while competing in the Ironman Texas triathlon.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, 38, drowned during the swim portion of the Ironman Texas triathlon in The Woodlands on Saturday, according to authorities.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
By the first chorus, his voice was nearly drowned out by the sound of the audience, thousands of voices pushing the song forward together.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
His cousin drowned in the quarry!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Maryland leaders are working with a grieving family to change state storm drain regulations and laws following the death of a 13-year-old boy who drowned in a drainage pipe.
—Christian Olaniran, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Jennifer’s family has long wondered whether that media frenzy drowned out their search for answers.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
As Magyar’s supporters waited for him, Orbán appeared on-screen to thank his voters and concede, but his words were drowned out by boos at the opposition’s gathering.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowned
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Alan Sneade was counting his blessings and thanking the neighbor who pounded on his door shortly before a fire engulfed the back of his six-unit condominium Monday afternoon.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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One individual was seen throwing an object into the car, engulfed in flames, which exploded seconds later.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Generally speaking, mature avocado trees should be soaked every two weeks, mature citrus trees every three weeks, and mature deciduous trees once a month.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 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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Water at the base of plants instead of wetting the entire garden with a sprinkler or hose.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Scientists with the Environmental Defense Fund said in a 2019 study that hydropower plants and reservoirs can emit substantial greenhouse gases, but their depth and design, the amount of submerged vegetation, and local climate influence how much.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But during that maneuver, the vehicle likely reversed into the water and became submerged.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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When a refund isn't enough For people who are overwhelmed by debt or falling behind despite a refund, nonprofit credit counseling agencies can help.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Eilish then ran back into the crowd, overwhelmed with emotion.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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With the ground still saturated from recent rains, localized flooding is possible in spots over the coming days, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Pour water over the soil, not the leaves, until it is saturated and water runs out of the drainage holes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Drowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowned. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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