submerges

verb

present tense third-person singular of submerge
1
as in engulfs
to cover with a flood submerged by orders after being featured on a popular foodie blog

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2
as in dips
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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3
as in stifles
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 submerges Reacher submerges a guy’s hand in the oil, temporarily disarming him. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Lush layers of melody and instrumentation submerges the listener in both metaphoric thought and shifting moods. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026 Heat schmaltz in a large pot to 325 F, ensuring the fat fully submerges the chicken. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026 Reviews have been positive for the thriller, which follows several residents of a small South Carolina town after a freak storm submerges the streets in enough water for marine predators to move in looking for snacks. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 The final battle In the Upside Down, Eleven submerges herself in the tank and enters the Void with Kali (Linnea Berthelsen) and Max (Sadie Sink) telepathically piggybacking off of her. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026 Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerges
  1. floods
  2. dips
  3. stifles
  4. overwhelms
  5. immerses
  6. suppresses
  7. drowns
  8. soaks
Verb
  • The rabbit does not control the rain that floods its burrow or the drought that kills its food.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The camera moves constantly and visual information — lights, split screens, colors, sounds, movement — floods the viewer.
    — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of floods
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  • Whisk it into salad dressings, marinades or dips like hummus.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Multiple bulk containers of sauces and dips in walk-in cooler nearest back loading area have unhandled utensils present in product for dispensing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of dips
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  • Perhaps her biggest challenge is combating the misconception that cystic fibrosis has been cured, which stifles investment into new treatments.
    — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Opponents argue the proposal weakens environmental protections, stifles community input and could fast-track projects like data centers and freeways.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stifles
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  • The controversy highlights a growing concern in academia about whether some researchers could rely too heavily on AI to churn out a wave of papers that overwhelms journals charged with vetting the work.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Eventually, allegory overwhelms dramaturgy, with a group of soccer hooligans—emblems of the volatility of men under threat—playing a pivotal role in Leo’s end.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of overwhelms
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  • Centre d’Art Marcel Gagnon is a riverside accommodation that immerses guests in the works of local artists, with 100 waterfront sculptures comprising a large-scale art installation and an on-site gallery.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In Nobody Wants This, agnostic podcaster Joanne Williams (Kristen Bell) begins an unexpected romance with Rabbi Noah Roklov (Brody), which shakes both their families as Joanne immerses herself in Noah’s culture and decides to convert to Judaism.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of immerses
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  • The highly-infectious disease has been spreading at an increasing pace as vaccination rates have fallen, eroding the herd immunity that suppresses outbreaks and protects those who can’t be immunized.
    — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And not to stress anybody out further, but high cortisol suppresses your immune system and increases inflammation, both of which lead to things like quicker aging and poor long-term health outcomes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of suppresses
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  • However, after Mitt drowns himself in the midst of a terminal illness, Jay goes diving in search of his father’s remains.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • As the male assassin finds her and nearly drowns her in a lake, River catches up to the scene in time to save her, and the episode shifts to accommodate the romantic chemistry that’s been simmering between them since the series premiere.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of drowns
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  • This might happen if a hurricane damages a roof, and rain gets inside and soaks the entire house or several rooms, experts said.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Always wash produce thoroughly, using methods like vinegar soaks for dirt and pests.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
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