1
as in flooded
to cover with a flood
submerged by orders after being featured on a popular foodie blog
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as in immersed
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 stifled
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 submerged
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The divers searched the submerged vehicle and determined that there were no additional occupants in the car, according to officials.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 May 2026
It was found there, nearly submerged, by Costas Karabela, a shipbuilder who set about rescuing and restoring it.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Adjective
Such technology could transform vast maritime regions, such as the South China Sea, into submerged launch pads, enhancing China’s strategic nuclear deterrence and stealth capabilities.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The divers searched the submerged vehicle and determined that there were no additional occupants in the car, according to officials.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
In July 2025, a body was found in a van police said had likely been submerged in the harbor for years.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 May 2026
It was found there, nearly submerged, by Costas Karabela, a shipbuilder who set about rescuing and restoring it.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerged
Adjective
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Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Chinese companies have also reportedly pushed ahead with underwater data center projects near Hainan and Shanghai.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Letters signed by dozens of local officials, legislators from both houses, environmental groups and clean energy businesses have flooded in to try to save the program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Dive Into The History Ride The Rails Nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is immersed in natural beauty, which can be fully appreciated from within a 1940s era rail car on the Virginia Scenic Railway.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Mbappé enjoyed a tranquil childhood thanks to a large and supportive family that immersed him in sport.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Redick added that part of what Holmgren has done, overhelping on defense and forcing Ayton toward the perimeter, has stifled the 7-footer’s production.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Stoner refuses to let his passion for literature be stifled.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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These in turn lead to dead zones in waterways where oxygen levels drop, killing aquatic organisms like fish.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Florida’s laws mandate protection of minimum aquifer levels and spring flows that do not result in significant harm to aquatic and human use values.—
Robert Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Cellphone video from last summer shows one hot dog cart engulfed in flames as customers stand by.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious international art exhibition, is engulfed in controversy this year.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
10 May 2026
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Lawmakers raised tuition for state universities, took an axe to Medicaid and dipped into the state’s savings account to bridge the budget gap.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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That trend has led to lower inventory on dealers’ lots, but supply levels haven’t dipped low enough to slow the decline in average listing prices.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Ukraine's air force said in a post to Telegram on Thursday that Russia launched 675 drones and 56 missiles into the country overnight, of which 652 drones and 41 missiles were intercepted or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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This not only suppressed uneven vertical phase distribution but also improved film uniformity across the devices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Submerged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerged. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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