1
as in to engulf
to cover with a flood
submerged by orders after being featured on a popular foodie blog
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2
as in to dip
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
submerge the tomatoes in boiling hot water for a few seconds and they will be easier to peel
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as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
learned to submerge her ego and became a better teammate for doing so
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Recent Examples of submerge
These finds indicate a once-bustling harbor complex that submerged due to environmental shifts, such as rising sea levels and seismic activity, Heritage Daily reported.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Next, carefully add clear, warm water, again pouring it along the inside of the glass until the egg is half submerged.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
When police arrived, a male passenger was outside the vehicle, which was partially submerged in a retention pond.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The spaghetti is then submerged, graphically, into the boiling water, before being dressed up in red sauce.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 12, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Next, carefully add clear, warm water, again pouring it along the inside of the glass until the egg is half submerged.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
When police arrived, a male passenger was outside the vehicle, which was partially submerged in a retention pond.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The spaghetti is then submerged, graphically, into the boiling water, before being dressed up in red sauce.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 12, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerge
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Recently, video footage could be seen of at least two oil tankers in the strait engulfed in flames as the result of an attack.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Riverside firefighters battled a large fire at a pallet yard on Monday afternoon, which quickly engulfed dozens of wooden pallets and spread to a field of vegetation as flames were fueled by strong winds and intense temperatures in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Johnnies slumped slightly from the field after halftime, but their lead never dipped below 13 points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Texas lead, however, has not dipped below 15 points in the second quarter.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The future Hall of Famer had been successfully stifled in the second half of Monday’s game, with the Lakers double-teaming him into five turnovers and just two points.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Above all, will Bradley keep the Wildcats focused and confident if the flow of the game shifts against them and the pressure turns stifling?—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the Dive-XL uses a modular, free-flooding design, with sensitive components sealed inside internal canisters.—
David Szondy
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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So, even if China tries to flood the market again, MP is covered.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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For most first-time Hawaii visitors, a luau dinner show is a must — an unforgettable vacation highlight that fully immerses you in the rhythms of aloha culture.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Visit Finland is offering a select number of people the chance to immerse themselves in Finnish culture in order to delve into the why and the how behind this country’s innate happiness.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Basij forces are a volunteer paramilitary militia, a branch of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which Israel says was responsible for violently suppressing street protests against the Iranian government earlier this year.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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These actions are part of a sweeping anti-public strategy to undermine knowledge, suppress dissent and shift our culture toward a dangerous paradigm.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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 Longhorns overwhelmed Missouri State early with their size and speed at both ends of the court.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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How common is drowning in Idaho?—
Hali Smith
March 21,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Submerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerge. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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