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Recent Examples of submersion
Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.
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Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
However, it is not rated for water submersion.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The speaker has an IP67 rating, which means it is protected from dust and dirt, and can handle brief submersion in shallow water.
—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE on July 22 that the actor died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
However, it is not rated for water submersion.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The speaker has an IP67 rating, which means it is protected from dust and dirt, and can handle brief submersion in shallow water.
—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE on July 22 that the actor died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submersion
Noun
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Add De-Icer to the Water To stop the water in your bird bath from freezing, place a simple immersion-style heater made specifically for bird baths in the water.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The summertime hangout has been full of people this winter visiting the Dream Glow Festival, a pop-up immersion event at the waterpark that closes out its run this weekend.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its menu features entrees like the Chilean seabass, a short rib French dip, an extensive list of caviar and multiple desserts for those with a sweet tooth.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The leader’s approval ratings saw a slight dip in several recent polls, pointing to the riskiness of her decision to call the surprise vote.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Submersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersion. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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