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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
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At least 40 have drowned as people flocked to beaches, rivers and lakes to escape the heat, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said ahead of an emergency meeting on the subject.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
In England, four teenagers drowned in lakes and reservoirs during a recent hot spell, prompting one grieving father to warn families about the dangers of children playing near rivers and lakes, per Channels Television.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
About 40 people since mid-June have drowned while trying to cool off in canals and rivers, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
At least 40 people in France have drowned in recent days while trying to escape a blistering heat wave that has gripped much of Europe.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
One man drowned in southwestern Germany and three others were missing after swimming in the Rhine River, the German news agency dpa reported.
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Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
On Saturday, officials say Kayron Costa, an 18-year-old from Quincy, drowned swimming in Houghton's Pond in Milton.
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Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Yesterday evening, two more people drowned while trying to cool off, including a six-year-old child, bringing the number of drowning victims to at least 42 across France since June 18, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At least 40 have drowned as people flocked to beaches, rivers and lakes to escape the heat, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said ahead of an emergency meeting on the subject.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
In England, four teenagers drowned in lakes and reservoirs during a recent hot spell, prompting one grieving father to warn families about the dangers of children playing near rivers and lakes, per Channels Television.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
About 40 people since mid-June have drowned while trying to cool off in canals and rivers, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
At least 40 people in France have drowned in recent days while trying to escape a blistering heat wave that has gripped much of Europe.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
One man drowned in southwestern Germany and three others were missing after swimming in the Rhine River, the German news agency dpa reported.
—
Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
On Saturday, officials say Kayron Costa, an 18-year-old from Quincy, drowned swimming in Houghton's Pond in Milton.
—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowned
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The woman woke up as flames spread to her hand and engulfed her belongings.
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The match at Lincoln Financial Field included a 2-hour, 10-minute halftime intermission as a storm soaked the Delaware Valley.
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The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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The driver was found deceased inside her submerged vehicle hours after calling 911 for help.
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This seemingly futuristic idea drew on his Navy experience with water-splitting electrolyzers, which supplied the oxygen that enabled subs to remain submerged for months at a time, and NASA’s use of hydrogen fuel cells to power the Apollo missions.
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.
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Knicks fans nearly overwhelmed it before the floats arrived.
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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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Spray the hydrogen peroxide directly onto the mold in the shower, making sure the areas are saturated.
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.
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Dryer sheets are convenient and add softness and fresh-washed fragrance, while dryer balls are a better choice for the environment since they're made with natural materials and are reusable.
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“Drowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowned. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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