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as in flooding
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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as in wetting
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drowning
The costs cascade, drowning students in their wake.
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Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Joshua Duckett was three years old when his father was sent to Florida’s Death Row, convicted of raping, choking and drowning a fifth-grade girl while on duty as a police officer for the small rural town of Mascotte in Lake County.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
During a recent visit to Hot Ones, Radcliffe recounted the intensive training required for an underwater scene in Goblet of Fire — and shared how a small mistake led to him nearly drowning.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
There were six deaths, drowning and medically related, at the lake last year.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Following November elections, 21 individuals will undertake the daunting task of funding and running a massive school system drowning in debt and facing a highly uncertain future demanding the making of difficult decisions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
For the most part, that’s what happened, and for the third consecutive season, a drowning defense sunk a year of Joe Burrow’s prime.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
No doubt Grover Norquist may fantasize about the Invisible Hand drowning the state in a bath-tub, but Smith was genuinely concerned with the question of societal happiness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Joshua Duckett was three years old when his father was sent to Florida’s Death Row, convicted of raping, choking and drowning a fifth-grade girl while on duty as a police officer for the small rural town of Mascotte in Lake County.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
During a recent visit to Hot Ones, Radcliffe recounted the intensive training required for an underwater scene in Goblet of Fire — and shared how a small mistake led to him nearly drowning.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
There were six deaths, drowning and medically related, at the lake last year.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Following November elections, 21 individuals will undertake the daunting task of funding and running a massive school system drowning in debt and facing a highly uncertain future demanding the making of difficult decisions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
For the most part, that’s what happened, and for the third consecutive season, a drowning defense sunk a year of Joe Burrow’s prime.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
No doubt Grover Norquist may fantasize about the Invisible Hand drowning the state in a bath-tub, but Smith was genuinely concerned with the question of societal happiness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowning
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The weight of vying for the prestigious award came flooding in all at once.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Money from artificial intelligence companies is flooding into the 2026 midterms.—
Dan Merica,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Topping it all off is the spacious top-floor primary suite, which has a sliding glass door opening to a private terrace offering city skyline views encompassing the Freedom Tower, along with a walk-in closet and a bath spotlighted by a freestanding oval soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The house retains classic charm with its hardwood floors and original trim, and the bathroom has a soaking tub.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
19 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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When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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An Associated Press journalist saw a massive fire that appeared to be engulfing a structure in the compound.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Overnight visuals from local media showed flames engulfing a single-storey building, while thick smoke billowed from another section of the same complex.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Parts of Oahu received 8 to 12 inches of rain overnight, further saturating the ground after the storm last weekend.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The aesthetically inclined and chronically online will have noticed the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy-mania presently saturating popular culture.—
Alex Surprenant,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some employees weren’t properly washing their hands, the cream gravy was stored at an unsafe temperature and several employees were wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hoover started washing dishes and worked his way up through every position, eventually rising to management during his 10 years at the restaurant.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The best looks let the women of Hollywood shine through, rather than overwhelming them.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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As such, cane chairs are an excellent option for small dining rooms or breakfast nooks, offering function without overwhelming these spaces.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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And by the way, McKay is just drenching the ED in empathy and support at the moment.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Highlight the Shower with a Contrasting Tile Tile drenching a bathroom doesn’t mean the entire space needs to be covered with the same tile type.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Drowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowning. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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