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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submersing
Verb
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The weight of vying for the prestigious award came flooding in all at once.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Money from artificial intelligence companies is flooding into the 2026 midterms.—
Dan Merica,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Highs climb from the low 80s Saturday, March 21, into the mid-80s Sunday, March 22, before dipping to the upper 60s–low 70s by midweek.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An Associated Press journalist saw a massive fire that appeared to be engulfing a structure in the compound.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Overnight visuals from local media showed flames engulfing a single-storey building, while thick smoke billowed from another section of the same complex.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This energy can lend itself to immersing yourself in creative undertakings and healing self-work but isn’t exactly the best for anything that requires absolute clarity, facts, figures, or even speediness.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Clear things up with your ex before immersing yourself in his church.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Place the showerhead in the bag, submerging it in the bubbling mixture, and securing the bag with a rubber band around the neck of the showerhead.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Heavy rain began on Friday and continued overnight, submerging vehicles and forcing motorists in some areas to wade through hip-high water to reach higher ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The costs cascade, drowning students in their wake.—
Lance Christensen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The best looks let the women of Hollywood shine through, rather than overwhelming them.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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As such, cane chairs are an excellent option for small dining rooms or breakfast nooks, offering function without overwhelming these spaces.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Submersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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