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as in flooded
to cover with a flood
submerged by orders after being featured on a popular foodie blog
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as in immersed
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
submerge the tomatoes in boiling hot water for a few seconds and they will be easier to peel
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as in stifled
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
learned to submerge her ego and became a better teammate for doing so
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Recent Examples of submerged
John Feng, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The volcano, tucked underneath a submerged peak called Axial Seamount, is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
According to photographs from the scene, the black Jeep Wrangler was fully submerged before heavy equipment was able to pull the vehicle from the water.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The recovery effort has been extensive, with multiple dive teams working to access the submerged debris.
—John Feng, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The volcano, tucked underneath a submerged peak called Axial Seamount, is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Some cars were submerged up to their taillights and firefighters were standing in water above their knees.
—Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
According to photographs from the scene, the black Jeep Wrangler was fully submerged before heavy equipment was able to pull the vehicle from the water.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerged
Adjective
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By about 12,000 years ago, the land was mostly underwater.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Helly changes back in an underwater transition moment that’s simply a marvel to see.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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With over 826,000 views, the comments section was flooded with laughter and praise for the husband's unflappable demeanor.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The duo along with Josh Hart stifled the Thunder, holding them to 8-of-21 shooting in the second quarter.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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When his scoring is stifled, Edwards will often lose focus in other areas.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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The aquatic birds even feature prominently on the park’s logo.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The sprawling case puts a spotlight on crisis publicists, who typically remain behind the scenes but have become the story here, with four separate agencies engulfed in the spectacle.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling nearby smelled smoke and went to investigate, finding the woman engulfed in flames.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The stock prices of some alcohol manufacturers, including Anheuser-Busch and Molson Coors, dipped Friday after the release of the surgeon general advisory.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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For the full year, sales of the Traverse dipped 14% to 105,835 sold.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Submerged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerged. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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