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as in engulfs
to cover with a flood
submerged by orders after being featured on a popular foodie blog
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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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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
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.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Jan. 2026
Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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
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The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As the sun dips, gather to participate in a temazcal heat ceremony, curated for mind, body, and spiritual cleansing, before sharing a meal and stories cooked by a private chef.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Administrative red tape stifles growth Beyond direct financial costs, small business owners are struggling with a sudden increase in bureaucratic red tape.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Over-regulation stifles American growth and aids China in this crucial race for global strength.—
Samuel Field,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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The other will take the easy route, churning out generic content that floods the market but doesn’t resonate with customers.—
Sridhar Ramaswamy,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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Downpours could close some parking areas at the Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley, which often floods in heavy rain.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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In Pisces, Neptune immerses itself in feelings, symbolism and dreams.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Leave No Trace Exploring by night immerses you in the planet’s many wonders.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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Molochnikov’s Extremist, backed by Ben Stiller and John Lesher, is a resonant anti-war short that shows what happens when activism collides with an authoritarian regime that suppresses human rights and other freedoms.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 Jan. 2026
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When enforcement actions sweep through a community, fear suppresses economic activity almost overnight.—
Anabel Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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The scent is beautifully soft—a gentle blend of leather, iris, and jasmine that never overwhelms the room.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2026
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Much of the first half of the novel is given over to claustrophobic atmosphere that overwhelms the wide open country all around them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Baseus Noise-cancelling Headphones These noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have for frequent travelers, delivering adaptive noise reduction that drowns out jet engine roar, crying babies, and chatty seatmates for peaceful flights or train rides.—
Gabriela Garcia,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Nov. 2025
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About once a year, someone drowns.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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There is also something about a theme park that swallows you up.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
19 Dec. 2025
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Once attached, the virus slides along the surface until the cell reshapes itself and swallows the virus inside.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Submerges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerges. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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