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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
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for public help in identifying a woman who drowned in the Tijuana River in 2022.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, paramedics practiced responding to a patient who had drowned in a water park using a pediatric manikin.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 18, Araújo — who had over 60,000 Instagram followers and was known for sharing fitness content — drowned while competing in the swim portion of a triathlon competition in The Woodlands, Texas, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) previously confirmed to PEOPLE.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In a position such as lieutenant governor, where much of the office’s duties involve being only one of multi-member boards, radical positions tend to be largely drowned out by the majority, rendering the office even less effective.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Authorities have identified a man who drowned Tuesday morning in Salado Creek as first responders attempted to rescue him from a tree surrounded by floodwaters.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The victims include 12 men and five women who drowned when their boat capsized while attempting the often-dangerous journey to Europe.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Michelle said medical professionals at the hospital told her that Juan drowned after his leg got caught in the lake's fountain, trapping him under the water.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for public help in identifying a woman who drowned in the Tijuana River in 2022.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, paramedics practiced responding to a patient who had drowned in a water park using a pediatric manikin.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 18, Araújo — who had over 60,000 Instagram followers and was known for sharing fitness content — drowned while competing in the swim portion of a triathlon competition in The Woodlands, Texas, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) previously confirmed to PEOPLE.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In a position such as lieutenant governor, where much of the office’s duties involve being only one of multi-member boards, radical positions tend to be largely drowned out by the majority, rendering the office even less effective.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Authorities have identified a man who drowned Tuesday morning in Salado Creek as first responders attempted to rescue him from a tree surrounded by floodwaters.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The victims include 12 men and five women who drowned when their boat capsized while attempting the often-dangerous journey to Europe.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowned
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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But when the official entourage arrived, the 67-year-old great-grandmother immediately engulfed the queen in a bear hug.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The driver fled before the vehicle was fully engulfed and was later found hiding behind a vehicle at a Porsche dealership.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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My hoodie was already wet, this time completely soaked my hoodie.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Rain had soaked nearly everything that the bears had not ruined.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 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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Los Angeles firefighters pulled Andrade’s teenage son from the lake first, but struggled to locate the father, who remained submerged.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 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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Automakers around the globe and their employees fear being overwhelmed by BYD’s prolific industrial capacity and competitive pricing.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Fox and Keldon Johnson, overwhelmed with emotion.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The shade deepened from blush pink, which was saturated by her arms, into a light then dark grey tone.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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That is a reflection of a society saturated with guns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Commercial eggs are washed during processing, a step that removes the bloom entirely and makes refrigeration from that point forward non-negotiable.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Traditional quilts typically require a gentle cleaning process, but this one is actually low maintenance—so much so that it can be washed and dried without issue.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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“Drowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowned. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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