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as in flooding
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 dipping
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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Trump opened the session with a lengthy spiel suggesting that the spigots of Venezuelan oil would soon be open, flooding the market with cheap petroleum for the benefit of American taxpayers, Venezuelan citizens and big oil companies.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026 -
For some, the helicopters flying overhead and protesters flooding the streets this week felt hauntingly familiar.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mornings will be well below zero, with wind chills dipping into the 20s below zero at times.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Increasing clouds are expected Tuesday, with a high near 23 degrees and wind chill values dipping below zero at times as a light southwest wind develops.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video shows billowing smoke coming from the roof, and flames are engulfing the building.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a disturbing incident in the northern city of Rasht, regime forces shot unarmed civilians trying to escape an inferno engulfing its bazaar.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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While immersing themselves in vintage dance, Cathleen and James had their day jobs.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The system includes several easy-to-use tools for enhancing dialogue or immersing yourself in surround sound, all without waking any light sleepers or disturbing the neighbors.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The most popular cleaning methods for a menstrual cup include cleaning it with natural products like baking soda or castile soap, submerging it in a sterilizing solution like the type used for baby bottles or boiling it for five to 10 minutes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lopatin isn’t recreating Blade Runner with his soundtracks as much as Risky Business, pulling us into the subconscious of the Safdies’ manic characters and submerging us in their doomed self-sabotage.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
23 Dec. 2025
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Those that don’t will continue drowning in data while feeling increasingly blind.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The body horror depicted in the 11-episode first season is a sight to behold, from botched facelifts to the varied beauty births, the season is drowning in blood, guts, vomit and an abundance of other unseemly bodily fluids.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Advanced technologies like microencapsulation and nano-layering allow actives to penetrate effectively without overwhelming the skin’s surface—reducing irritation while improving efficacy.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Different grades of molasses exist, but the kind used in brown sugar is typically mild enough to enhance flavor without overwhelming it.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Submersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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