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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
Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2025, 37 children with autism drowned in the state, the agency said.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The discovery came after a search that included helicopters, boats, dive teams and motorcycle units, as authorities pursued multiple lines of investigation, including the possibility that Gracey may have drowned.
—Jasmine Baehr , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Proteins that were once invisible, completely drowned out by more common species, are suddenly rendered in high definition.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Veronica Gutierrez brought her husband, her sister and her mother for support, but when grainy security footage began to play during the prosecutor’s opening statement Monday, their sobs drowned out his voice.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
Being drowned out is destructive on so many levels.
—Laura Williamson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Sometimes the most beautiful notes are drowned out.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
There is still some of that here, but a lot of Martin’s light-touch meanness is drowned out by his insistence on describing his characters within the context of early COVID — pulling out those masks from the closet.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Adeanah Francis returned to the home on Northeast 202nd Street and 15th Avenue, where her daughter, Kennedi Ray, drowned on March 5.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In 2025, 37 children with autism drowned in the state, the agency said.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The discovery came after a search that included helicopters, boats, dive teams and motorcycle units, as authorities pursued multiple lines of investigation, including the possibility that Gracey may have drowned.
—Jasmine Baehr , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Proteins that were once invisible, completely drowned out by more common species, are suddenly rendered in high definition.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Veronica Gutierrez brought her husband, her sister and her mother for support, but when grainy security footage began to play during the prosecutor’s opening statement Monday, their sobs drowned out his voice.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
Being drowned out is destructive on so many levels.
—Laura Williamson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Sometimes the most beautiful notes are drowned out.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
There is still some of that here, but a lot of Martin’s light-touch meanness is drowned out by his insistence on describing his characters within the context of early COVID — pulling out those masks from the closet.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowned
Adjective
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Altman, who was on the first floor, fell through the floor and was engulfed in flames.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Three cars were burning, and the carport area, where officials believe the blaze started, was engulfed.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Despite the intense heat of the last few days is not yet enough to bring drought to a region that was soaked by winter rain, but may make for a dangerous, fuel-heavy fire season, forecasters said Friday.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Heavy bands of rain from a new Kona storm soaked Oahu overnight Thursday into Friday, dumping two to three months’ worth of rain in 24 hours.—
Ritu Prasad,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from inside the submerged bus, including six men, 11 women and five children, Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such technology could transform vast maritime regions, such as the South China Sea, into submerged launch pads, enhancing China’s strategic nuclear deterrence and stealth capabilities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Adapted from a Japanese novel, the unusual story revolves around a spirit responsible for guiding transient souls to their next reincarnation, who embarks on a perilous mission with a young girl to prevent her being overwhelmed by her anger and transforming into a monster.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Avs overwhelmed the Blackhawks at United Center.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a world saturated with casual sneakers and impossible-to-walk-in platforms, there’s something irresistible and exciting about returning to footwear that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing charm.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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There were no immediate reports of deaths or serious injuries, but authorities said hundreds of homes on Oahu's North Shore had been damaged by last week's flooding, which came as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Surfaces that may have touched the cheese should be washed and sanitized with hot, soapy water.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hands are meant to be washed before and directly after handling raw meat.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowned. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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