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
Rivera, who was known as spicy cheerleader Santana, accidentally drowned in July 2020, after going missing while boating with Josey, her 4-year-old son.
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EW.com, 16 May 2025
Yet all those bravos only drown out a reality that might better be greeted — at least at the less-than-transcendent premiere showcases — with more measured restraint.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Ellis, a venturesome dreamer with a promising academic future, drowns during the summer before college.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Her 14-year-old brother drowned, according to authorities, and her father is in a coma.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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EW.com, 16 May 2025
Yet all those bravos only drown out a reality that might better be greeted — at least at the less-than-transcendent premiere showcases — with more measured restraint.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Ellis, a venturesome dreamer with a promising academic future, drowns during the summer before college.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Her 14-year-old brother drowned, according to authorities, and her father is in a coma.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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When a storm is approaching, most evacuation orders are issued for areas where storm surge is a threat or for those near a body of water that is prone to flooding.—
Mallory Nicholls,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Before the loophole was closed, e-commerce sites like Amazon had been flooded with cheaper flags claiming to be American-made.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo A soaking tub holds court in the primary bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Generally, though, most people recover fine at home with Epsom salt soaks, a daily bandage change, and applying antibiotic ointment.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
22 May 2025
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His mother wet a sponge to moisten his lips and tongue.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The president’s health has been the subject of speculation for years; in 2023, six journalists were arrested after they were accused of sharing a video that appeared to show the president wetting himself.—
Abdi Latif Dahir,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Videos circulating on Chinese social media showed gray and orange smoke billowing upwards, engulfing buildings in an industrial park.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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During his interview with Piers Morgan, Tapper compared the scale of the events to Watergate, the scandal that engulfed former President Richard Nixon in the 1970s.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The first items in a list of CDC recommendations for preventing heart disease are all about food: Choose healthy meals and snacks high in fiber and limit saturated and trans fats, salt, and sugar.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Additionally, the duo is aware of how saturated the market has become given the amount of new launches, particularly ahead of summer.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 May 2025
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The brand recommends washing the mat in cold water on the gentle cycle, and tumble drying it on a low speed or laying it flat to air dry.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Cruel and unaccountable events pile up, overwhelming any sense of normality.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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The ‘Willy Wonka’ phase A sweet, sugary smell overwhelms the next pod at Goodblend. Gummies in hues of orange, red, yellow, green and blue sit on parchment paper a metal tray.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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The game was supposed to start at 5 p.m., but heavy rains moved into the area just before gametime, drenching the fields and causing the delay.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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Prom Queen, which premiered on May 23, is the streamer's newest installment of horror mystery drenched in '80s aesthetics.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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