submersing

present participle of submerse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for submersing
Verb
  • The hours leading up to those high tides could see flooding too, with levels dropping lowest during low tide.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Ochsner Health did not answer questions about flooding preparations at Choctaw General.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The luxury hotel brand is immersing its high-paying clients in local events through bookable packages taking place at the hotel.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The inferno moved rapidly, quickly engulfing the chapel – with an unknown number of people still inside.
    Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Macrophages, immune cells that live in our tissues, are responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria, dead and damaged cells, and harmful invaders like cancer cells.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Illini were early adopters dipping in the international pool to go buy players rather than going heavy in the transfer portal.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The series is well-regarded by critics, who correctly hail it as a good starting point for little ones just now dipping their toes into Star Wars.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The opening image somersaults backward twice before settling quietly just over the surface of an undisturbed reservoir, then submerging to reveal digital animation of its underwater topography.
    Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Elliott recently menued a hamachi crudo with ponzu foam on top instead of submerging it in broth to facilitate easier sharing.
    Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The last post shared on Allen's Instagram was a photo of him and the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died in July after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The quake came as central Philippine provinces were still recovering from a storm that struck Friday, killing at least 27 people, mostly from drowning and falling trees.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The onion, garlic, and cilantro add a little bite to the soup, while the chipotle chiles add a smoky flavor without overwhelming with heat.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The pumpkin stencil design is stitched onto plush, white fabric, creating a festive look that’s easy to add to your existing decor without overwhelming the space.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Submersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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