submersion

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Recent Examples of submersion Both foldables also have an IP48 rating, which means they're protected against solid objects larger than 1mm and can withstand submersion in about five feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026 The company says the W-01 responds to risks from tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, marine submersion and dike or dam failures. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 The bone conduction headphones have an IP69 waterproof rating, and support 2m deep submersion. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Avoid full submersion in water. 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 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 Rintamäki’s studies also found that cold water submersion enhances blood circulation, burns calories, and boosts the immune system. Amy Guttman, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submersion
Noun
  • Luxury brands increasingly see real estate as the next frontier of brand immersion, says Markus Schreyer, a branding expert at Vanderbilt University, in an interview.
    Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Provide role-specific training alongside company culture immersion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Of course, 2025 didn’t have the all-encompassing men’s World Cup getting in the way, so a dip shouldn’t be surprising.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The union says that, as a result, some production assistants on Chicago Fire saw their weekly take-home pay dip 43 percent.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Submersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersion. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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