SUBMERSION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

submersion

noun

Definition of submersion

as in immersion

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Recent Examples of submersion The rating also allows the unit to withstand temporary submersion under specified test conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 Monticello today The Monticello Public Cemetery was moved to the small Napa County community of Spanish Flat, near the banks of Lake Berryessa, ahead of the submersion of Monticello. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Ultimately, Jeffrey’s cause of death was determined to be asphyxia due to drowning, while the secondary cause was cited as submersion in sea water. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Both are dustproof with an IP68 rating and are 5ATM-rated for submersion in water up to 164 feet. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 As a result, the phone is only IP55 rated—safe from splashes but not full submersion. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Since effectiveness against water jets is a different test than submersion, some cases have multiple IP ratings. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 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

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Noun

Currently 45% off, the P31i will give you high quality music playback, crystal clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
But as the retrenchment took hold, studies found that the English immersion approach did not improve academic outcomes.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

Bring a suit for a dip off the rocks, or be among the lucky few to score a dinner reservation or one of the five small, but cozy sea-facing rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Anna Frizzell and Seth Dolinsky run Rare Herb Farm & Provisions, growing culinary herbs and turning them into dips and spreads such as lovage tahini and basil chive pesto.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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