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as in to engulf
to cover with a flood
a week of nonstop rain that submersed the cornfields and delayed planting for days
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as in to immerse
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
those hardy souls who daily submerse themselves in icy cold water for its invigorating effect
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Recent Examples of submerse
People often submerse themselves in water to ease their suffering, allowing the worm to release larva that then infect others.
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
The Downriver Mutual Aid Dive Team is expected to search water alongside eastbound Interstate 94 and Ecorse after a car was submersed in water after a crash.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Its short and light body is easy to grip yet can take a drop or be submersed in up to 2 meters of water.
—Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
Pioneer Day gives families an opportunity to submerse themselves into that time period and to learn through hands on activity.
—Gina Grillo, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2019
Use an eyedropper to apply it or submerse the stain in the stuff for 15 minutes.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2018
With gills that flare out when submersed, the salamander looks similar to the axolotl, a relative.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2018
Dr. Marchbein notes that water can also lead to infection in a new tattoo, so avoid fully submersing it in water (AKA, swimming or sitting in a bath) until it is fully healed.
—Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, 14 Aug. 2017
With rooms that open to the ocean for dining alfresco while above water, and large viewing galleries for taking in the marine life when submersed, the Migaloo creates that harmony.
—Dave Banks, Fox News, 25 Apr. 2016
Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
The Downriver Mutual Aid Dive Team is expected to search water alongside eastbound Interstate 94 and Ecorse after a car was submersed in water after a crash.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Its short and light body is easy to grip yet can take a drop or be submersed in up to 2 meters of water.
—Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
Pioneer Day gives families an opportunity to submerse themselves into that time period and to learn through hands on activity.
—Gina Grillo, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2019
Use an eyedropper to apply it or submerse the stain in the stuff for 15 minutes.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2018
With gills that flare out when submersed, the salamander looks similar to the axolotl, a relative.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2018
Dr. Marchbein notes that water can also lead to infection in a new tattoo, so avoid fully submersing it in water (AKA, swimming or sitting in a bath) until it is fully healed.
—Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, 14 Aug. 2017
With rooms that open to the ocean for dining alfresco while above water, and large viewing galleries for taking in the marine life when submersed, the Migaloo creates that harmony.
—Dave Banks, Fox News, 25 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerse
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The fire engulfed approximately 8,600 square feet of the cathedral’s roof before being extinguished by local firefighters.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
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Emergency personnel learned from a caller that the plane was engulfed in flames and was in a field near the regional airport.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Five months after that meeting, Rodríguez has indeed kept her political power with the backing of Washington, which benefits from the supply of Venezuelan oil now that it is immersed in a military campaign in the Middle East, ahead of November midterm elections.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Active travelers who want to spend time immersed in nature will find great hiking trails, too.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The shooting came hours after thousands of Knicks fans flooded streets across Manhattan to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title since 1973.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Hosted nonfiction dipped to 23 from 26.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The album is structured to trace the arc of a relationship, which means that the second half dips into the heartbreak we’re used to getting from Rodrigo.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Then in September, floods drowned islanders living in Clarendon and submerged what was left of the banana harvest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Many also reference Oscarville, a predominantly Black community whose residents were violently expelled from Forsyth County in 1912 before the land was eventually submerged beneath the lake decades later.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Skokie police said first responders began lifesaving measures at the scene, and the person who nearly drowned was stabilized at a local hospital.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Stunned by the image, Charlie is overwhelmed by memories and guilt, and begins clutching his chest in an apparent heart attack.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Employees were overwhelmed by long hours, unrealistic expectations and constant connectivity.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Submerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerse. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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