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Recent Examples of submersion
Avoid full submersion in water.
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.
—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
Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.
—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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Generating intense magnetic fields Constructed from niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) and niobium-titanium (Nb-Ti), these alloys require liquid helium immersion to lose their electrical resistance.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Real immersion means living and operating in a language nonstop.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The Peninsula swimming pool is among the best in the city; there's no better way to beat the heat in this famously hot capital than by taking a dip right on the river.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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For her, the aftermath of that victory brought heightened anxiety, and searing criticism from outsiders when the Swedish professional’s play took a dip.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Submersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersion. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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