1
as in to flood
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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2
as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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3
as in to wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drown
In June 2023, the dam suffered explosions and failed, flooding downstream towns and villages, with hundreds drowned and still missing.
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Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In the summer of 2024 alone, Broward Health Medical Center staff treated about 20 people who nearly drowned, and three of them later died.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
While experts recommend using multiple methods to prevent drowning, pool fences have been shown to be the most studied and effective drowning prevention strategy.
—Contributing, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Beachgoers in Florida sprung into action to try to save a 5-year-old who was drowning.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In the summer of 2024 alone, Broward Health Medical Center staff treated about 20 people who nearly drowned, and three of them later died.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
While experts recommend using multiple methods to prevent drowning, pool fences have been shown to be the most studied and effective drowning prevention strategy.
—Contributing, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Beachgoers in Florida sprung into action to try to save a 5-year-old who was drowning.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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The Times story became an immediate sensation, and similar stories flooded news sites everywhere.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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As new waves of detainees flooded into the facility over the last two weeks, the staffer said, the facility was chaotic and lacking basic supplies.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Photo : Krafty Photos Its bathroom with a stone soaking tub and steam shower.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Step 3: Clean The Stove Remove the stove burners and grates and soak them in hot, soapy water in the sink.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Play at the lake, wet a line, wander through the woods or relax with your binoculars.—
Dalia Faheid,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Gently wet their head, paws, belly and ears with cool (not cold) water.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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As the week goes on, heat will expand into the Midwest and the Great Lakes area before engulfing the Northeast this weekend in what will be the region’s first prolonged heat wave.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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In both the 2020 and 2025 videos, car 504 appears with its hood open, and car 658 is engulfed in flames.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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For those that require only a little water, saturate a heavy bath towel and place it under the pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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The beans are creamy and luxurious, saturated with a mixture of emulsified butter and chicken drippings.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Allman, who works for a commercial pressure washing company in Dallas, frequently appears in Weaver’s social media videos and supports her career as a DCC from the sidelines.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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The number of wild burros roaming pine forests and sagebrush fields has grown in recent years, with experts worried that the miniature beasts of burden could overwhelm rare and endangered species of plants.—
Annie Goodykoontz,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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That means empowering employees, not overwhelming them.—
Dan Adika,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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It’s made with real chicken and beef and comes drenched in a delicious gravy sauce dogs love.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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This is accentuated by the multiple windows throughout the home, which ensure the interior is drenched in sunlight.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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