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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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
Vast areas of China were submerged.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Following the label directions on powdered oxygen bleach, mix a solution of very warm water and the powder large enough to submerge the entire garment.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
One hour later, the Titanic was completely submerged.
—Veronica Hinke, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
According to the men, Woessner was nearly completely submerged in mud.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Following the label directions on powdered oxygen bleach, mix a solution of very warm water and the powder large enough to submerge the entire garment.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
One hour later, the Titanic was completely submerged.
—Veronica Hinke, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
According to the men, Woessner was nearly completely submerged in mud.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerge
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The fire engulfed approximately 8,600 square feet of the cathedral’s roof before being extinguished by local firefighters.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
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Emergency personnel learned from a caller that the plane was engulfed in flames and was in a field near the regional airport.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Gas dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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World Cup sensation Freddy dipped his toes into the country music world in epic fashion.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The Valkyries seemed equally eager to welcome the rookie to the league’s most intimidating road environment, and succeeded in stifling the 23-year-old guard.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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When fact and fiction run together, when folks seek to stifle speech, limit access to education, devalue diversity, erase the inconvenient parts of our history.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The shooting came hours after thousands of Knicks fans flooded streets across Manhattan to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title since 1973.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Five months after that meeting, Rodríguez has indeed kept her political power with the backing of Washington, which benefits from the supply of Venezuelan oil now that it is immersed in a military campaign in the Middle East, ahead of November midterm elections.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Active travelers who want to spend time immersed in nature will find great hiking trails, too.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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But suppressing undesirable emotions is not only impossible but also not all that helpful.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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Among the combinations studied, the team found that electron leakage could be suppressed at dimensions below 4 nanometers, suggesting future transistors may be scaled even further than current technologies allow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Consider the following ideas to maximize space and add flower power without overwhelming the dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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In a world often overwhelmed by heartbreak and division, the story confirms that love has a way of continuing on.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Skokie police said first responders began lifesaving measures at the scene, and the person who nearly drowned was stabilized at a local hospital.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Submerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerge. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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