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
Her comments were made before police said McAlmont drowned.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
The whales have a difficult time diving and feeding while dragging heavy fishing gear for months, which can cause severe damage and drowning.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
In a press briefing on Thursday, March 13, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jess Palma said that the results from a March 12 autopsy confirmed that Dane’s cause of death was drowning and that there were no other signs of trauma to his body.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
In January, multiple people drowned and others were rescued from the beach behind the same resort where Konanki was last seen, the Riu Republica in Punta Cana.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
The whales have a difficult time diving and feeding while dragging heavy fishing gear for months, which can cause severe damage and drowning.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
In a press briefing on Thursday, March 13, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jess Palma said that the results from a March 12 autopsy confirmed that Dane’s cause of death was drowning and that there were no other signs of trauma to his body.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
In January, multiple people drowned and others were rescued from the beach behind the same resort where Konanki was last seen, the Riu Republica in Punta Cana.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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While fans flooded his comments with well-wishes, the rapper’s message was clear: stay vigilant, because health is nothing to play with.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Salvage and cleanup work will continue this weekend as volunteers from nearby communities flood Moundville for a cleanup day to help the Botts and others impacted by the tornado.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Injuries swept through the roster like an Orlando thunderstorm — sudden and soaking.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the bedroom, guests will find a roaring fireplace, a soaking tub, and a rainfall shower, along with a wood-burning hot tub with a view of the verdant hillside on the terrace.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the first, the sheepdog appears engulfed by a thick coat of long white fur, his face nearly obscured by the shaggy mass.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The ad featured the artist in his studio, struggling with a piece of artwork, when suddenly, the entire room is engulfed in white paint, covering both his paintings and him.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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Make sure each strand is fully saturated, then let the product sit for 40 to 60 minutes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1944, Davis grew up in an environment saturated with both terror and resistance.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Don't let the stress overwhelm the joy of the occasion—remember, some nerves are good!—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Medical services are overwhelmed by the number of those injured, including civilians.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That prior system drenched the Midwest and South, killing at least 18 people and forcing widespread evacuations.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The storm system, born of warm air, strong winds, abundant moisture and an unstable atmosphere, drenched the middle of the country through the weekend, devastating communities from Texas to Ohio with flooding and tornadoes.—
Patrick J. Lyons,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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