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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Add the ramen noodles, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 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 a small bowl of water, dip wonton wrappers, one at a time, until fully submerged; shake off excess water.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Add the ramen noodles, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerged
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Straddling a huge portion of southern Utah, Capitol Reef owes its name to the vivid imagination of early settlers, who thought one of its giant white-rock formations resembled a capitol building dome and its jagged cliffs an underwater reef.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The first underwater images and footage showing the ships’ exteriors and interiors were released in 2019.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 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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In the middle of last month, for example, rates briefly dipped under 6% for 30-year terms.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In Nagoro, a remote village in Tokushima Prefecture, the population has dipped from 300+ to less than 30.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 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 15 May. 2026.
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