as in flooded
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as in engulfed
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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as in wetted
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drowned
David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
As the Dodgers officially welcomed their latest gazillionaire pitcher to a remodeling Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, the churning of the bulldozers in the infield was momentarily drowned out by the whining around the baseball world.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
More than 34 people drowned in the North Carolina flooding, while 23 were killed in landslides, according to North Carolina state officials.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Digital was the future, analog was doomed to extinction, the plaintive and few wails from people like me that analog sounded better drowned out in the digital thunder.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
This enables reception of very weak signals that would otherwise be drowned out by nearby broadcasts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2024
Emergency dispatchers were told that a woman, later identified as the victim's mother Kelsey Michelle Glover, had drowned Giselle and attacked the caller with knives and a hammer, per the statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Image Days after the flooding, people placed plastic bottles, cut in half and holding red or white roses, on the windowsills of the homes where residents had drowned.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The circumstances of how the man, who authorities suspect drowned, ended up in the creek remain under investigation.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
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The idea of fiber optic drones was at risk of being drowned out.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
As the Dodgers officially welcomed their latest gazillionaire pitcher to a remodeling Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, the churning of the bulldozers in the infield was momentarily drowned out by the whining around the baseball world.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
More than 34 people drowned in the North Carolina flooding, while 23 were killed in landslides, according to North Carolina state officials.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Digital was the future, analog was doomed to extinction, the plaintive and few wails from people like me that analog sounded better drowned out in the digital thunder.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
This enables reception of very weak signals that would otherwise be drowned out by nearby broadcasts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2024
Emergency dispatchers were told that a woman, later identified as the victim's mother Kelsey Michelle Glover, had drowned Giselle and attacked the caller with knives and a hammer, per the statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Image Days after the flooding, people placed plastic bottles, cut in half and holding red or white roses, on the windowsills of the homes where residents had drowned.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The circumstances of how the man, who authorities suspect drowned, ended up in the creek remain under investigation.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowned
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Trucks travel through a flooded road while exiting from an Amazon delivery station in Carlstadt, New Jersey, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rescuers in Atlanta used boats to reach residents stranded in flooded areas.Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement The blaze engulfed more than 2,000 acres overnight, as crews contended with strong Santa Ana winds.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photographed in her backyard, Laura stands engulfed by the leaves of her Naomi tree, which was planted by friends and neighbors in her daughter's honor.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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His shirt was soaked, and his skin was hot.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The water that flooded into some tents in Deir al-Balah soaked everything inside, leaving blankets and carpets a tangled, dusty mess.Abeer Salman, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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In Washington state, commercial divers net $132K per year on average - working underwater to install, repair or maintain submerged energy equipment.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters were called Tuesday morning after a submerged SUV was spotted near flooded Gravois Creek, near Interstate 55.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brands that create seasonal campaigns with these influencers can increase their credibility with shoppers, who are often overwhelmed by options during the holiday season.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small independent physician practices have been overwhelmed by regulatory and reporting burdens, lacking the infrastructure and technology that larger, more complex organizations have.Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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Leo [DiCaprio] comes in drenched.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Groomed, shiny, and slightly washed in color.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The interior lining can be easily removed and washed between trips, too.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Drowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowned. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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