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Recent Examples of submersion
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.
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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
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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Festivals where heat is an issue are sometimes equipped with mobile cold-water immersion tanks to cool people down quickly, Friedman says.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the novel, Ali, the narrator, was completely changed by his immersion in this world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investors should use this time, then, to explore their fractional gold options, which will allow them to get invested at a cost-effective price, while still being able to exploit this likely temporary dip in prices.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An infinity pool anchors the home, overlooking the canopy and coastline, with an outdoor shower for a quick rinse after a dip in one of Tamarindo’s many stunning beaches.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Submersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersion. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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