submerged

adjective

sub·​merged səb-ˈmərjd How to pronounce submerged (audio)
Synonyms of submergednext
1
: covered with water
2
3
: sunk in poverty and misery
4
: hidden, suppressed
submerged emotions

Examples of submerged in a Sentence

submerged local roadways made for hazardous driving
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Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from inside the submerged bus, including six men, 11 women and five children, Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said. Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026 Such technology could transform vast maritime regions, such as the South China Sea, into submerged launch pads, enhancing China’s strategic nuclear deterrence and stealth capabilities. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 Trolling through deep sections of submerged timber, Bennett and Shad tried to sight fish for cruising largemouth. Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026 They are designed to sneak in close to their target undetected, and launch surprise attacks while remaining submerged. James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for submerged

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of submerged was in 1697

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“Submerged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/submerged. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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