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
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Make sure there is enough water to submerge the pillows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
As salt crusts form on the elevated end, the shifting weight causes the device to rock like a seesaw, submerging the buildup so the ocean can naturally wash it away.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Make sure there is enough water to submerge the pillows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
As salt crusts form on the elevated end, the shifting weight causes the device to rock like a seesaw, submerging the buildup so the ocean can naturally wash it away.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerge
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Multiple area fire departments, along with the Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials Unit, were called to battle the fire, which engulfed the $220 million chicken processing and packaging plant.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2026
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The labyrinth of stalls, once a high-energy hub for gaming graphic cards and motherboards, is now engulfed in an eerie quiet.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to the city, the program which works through the Open Rewards app on Apple and Google app stores helps boost Southlake’s sales tax revenue when businesses see dips right after the Christmas holiday season.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Trojans eventually settled in on offense, but their stifling defense would have to lead the way throughout.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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More than 4,000 tips flooded law enforcement agencies in the 24 hours after the images were broadcast.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shelby has traveled to Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, and more, immersing herself in each fashion market, respectively.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Drawing from her own experience as someone from Malaysia who grew up immersed in Singaporean culture before moving to the city-state, Yeo found personal resonance in her character’s search for home.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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In August 2025, a judge concluded that Vedam had not been given a fair trial due to prosecutors’ efforts to suppress evidence.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Manganello was overwhelmed by her finish.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Even if courts ultimately rule refunds are required, importers betting on a cash infusion from tariff refunds should be aware there’s no set timeline and any rush for refunds could overwhelm the system and likely lead to long delays.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, all the discourse surrounding the performance could easily drown out the subtlety of Ford’s inclusion.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Louie’s drinking was a way to drown his grief.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Submerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerge. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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