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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
Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Monique John,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The formula feels a little off on Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, though, with the guitar drowning out the other elements at times.
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Al Shipley,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
The extreme heat has led to at least 40 deaths from drowning as people tried seeking relief in cooler waters, Reuters reported.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
At least 18 people have been reported dead in France alone directly due to the heat wave, including two children, with dozens more deaths from drowning as crowds take to water bodies to cool off.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a death investigation was launched as is standard procedure with drowning incidents, the sheriff’s office said.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Vasquez had busted a hole through his attic ceiling with a tire tool, saving his wife, daughter, and two young grandchildren from drowning in their home.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has said previously the death resulted from drowning.
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Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
Monique John,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.
—
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The formula feels a little off on Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, though, with the guitar drowning out the other elements at times.
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Al Shipley,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
The extreme heat has led to at least 40 deaths from drowning as people tried seeking relief in cooler waters, Reuters reported.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
At least 18 people have been reported dead in France alone directly due to the heat wave, including two children, with dozens more deaths from drowning as crowds take to water bodies to cool off.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a death investigation was launched as is standard procedure with drowning incidents, the sheriff’s office said.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Vasquez had busted a hole through his attic ceiling with a tire tool, saving his wife, daughter, and two young grandchildren from drowning in their home.
—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has said previously the death resulted from drowning.
—
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowning
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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At the same time, severe thunderstorms continue across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with flooding concerns stretching from the Rockies into the Mid-Atlantic.
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Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
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The ensuite bathroom has his and hers dressing areas, a steam shower, soaking tub and a heated floor.
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Joanna Shoulder received the beating as discipline for wetting her bed, according to a homicide detective’s account of his interview of the girl’s father described in an arrest warrant affidavit.
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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 room is engulfing in its mid-century glamour, down to the red carpet and lavishly spaced tables that keep the room quiet and conversations private.
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The sun itself will undergo this transformation in around 5 billion years, swelling out to around the orbit of Mars and engulfing the inner rocky planets, including Earth.
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However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
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Use only as much cleaning solution as necessary, and avoid saturating the area.
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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This geometric rug adds visual interest without overwhelming your existing furniture and decor.
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Use plants with similar sun and soil needs to complement dahlias without overwhelming them.
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).
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“Drowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowning. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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