submerge

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as in to immerse
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of submerge Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that were already here. Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 Workout equipment along the sidewalk was submerged on Thursday afternoon, and water lapped against tree trunks. Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025 Flood victims are often obscured, camouflaged, entangled in debris or submerged in water. Robin R. Murphy, The Conversation, 16 July 2025 Meanwhile, in North Plainfield, N.J., video shared with the Times showed vehicles were partially submerged in water after the Stony Brook overflowed due to the downpours. Abigail Adams, People.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for submerge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerge
Verb
  • From the doorway, Beau could see floodwaters beginning to engulf cabins closer to the Guadalupe River, where the younger boys slept.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2025
  • That was nothing compared to the aromas that engulfed me at the Generac stage July 4 for Porter Robinson’s stage-closing set.
    jsonline.com, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Six Senses Rome not only allows travelers to immerse in the city’s culture and history but also provides options for relaxation.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Travelers come from across the globe to hike the trails, gaze in awe at the falls and granite rockfaces, and immerse themselves in the enchantment of the park.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.
    Mike Dunleavy, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
  • While luck will favor some and stifle others, here are a few tips on how join the first group: Be Loyal: Elite status with an airline can work wonders.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Previous storms have flooded Mason’s building, damaging appliances and furniture, but this time she was mostly spared.
    William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Days after the Guadalupe River flooded and claimed dozens of lives, another major river in Texas has triggered warnings from the National Weather Service.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Seabreeze makes hot chocolate and dipped cones for An’s Gelato, the parent company of several award winning gelaterias including An’s Hatmakers.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
  • Of some concern to BBC bosses will be the corporation’s reach with young people, which dipped from 70% to 67% in 2024-25 – below its target.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • The building’s sprinkler system suppressed the flames before firefighters completed their operations, bringing the fire under control in under 30 minutes, officials said.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • That same resolution created Palestine, which Israel has refused to recognize and has fought to suppress ever since.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • In greater numbers than ever, children hollowed up by hunger are overwhelming the Patient’s Friends Hospital, the main emergency center for malnourished kids in northern Gaza.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
  • With no hemming required, each one of these matching sets won’t drag on the floor or overwhelm your small frame.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Each year, stories of people acting heroically to rescue others from the water turn tragic when the rescuers end up caught in the rip currents and drown.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 July 2025
  • Truckee police were searching Friday for a possible drowning victim in Donner Lake, said department officials.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025

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