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as in to engulf
to cover with a flood
a week of nonstop rain that submersed the cornfields and delayed planting for days
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as in to immerse
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
those hardy souls who daily submerse themselves in icy cold water for its invigorating effect
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Recent Examples of submerse
Its short and light body is easy to grip yet can take a drop or be submersed in up to 2 meters of water.
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Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
Pioneer Day gives families an opportunity to submerse themselves into that time period and to learn through hands on activity.
—Gina Grillo, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2019
Use an eyedropper to apply it or submerse the stain in the stuff for 15 minutes.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2018
The head of the plunger should be submersed in water to create a proper seal.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 26 Oct. 2016
With gills that flare out when submersed, the salamander looks similar to the axolotl, a relative.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2018
Dr. Marchbein notes that water can also lead to infection in a new tattoo, so avoid fully submersing it in water (AKA, swimming or sitting in a bath) until it is fully healed.
—Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, 14 Aug. 2017
Using a 4.5-inch-diameter cutting or grinding wheel, the tool achieves cutting speeds of 6,500 rpm when submersed and 9,500 on dry land.
—Dan Dubno, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2017
With rooms that open to the ocean for dining alfresco while above water, and large viewing galleries for taking in the marine life when submersed, the Migaloo creates that harmony.
—Dave Banks, Fox News, 25 Apr. 2016
Hunter Fenollol, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
Pioneer Day gives families an opportunity to submerse themselves into that time period and to learn through hands on activity.
—Gina Grillo, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2019
Use an eyedropper to apply it or submerse the stain in the stuff for 15 minutes.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2018
The head of the plunger should be submersed in water to create a proper seal.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 26 Oct. 2016
With gills that flare out when submersed, the salamander looks similar to the axolotl, a relative.
—National Geographic, 19 June 2018
Dr. Marchbein notes that water can also lead to infection in a new tattoo, so avoid fully submersing it in water (AKA, swimming or sitting in a bath) until it is fully healed.
—Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, 14 Aug. 2017
Using a 4.5-inch-diameter cutting or grinding wheel, the tool achieves cutting speeds of 6,500 rpm when submersed and 9,500 on dry land.
—Dan Dubno, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2017
With rooms that open to the ocean for dining alfresco while above water, and large viewing galleries for taking in the marine life when submersed, the Migaloo creates that harmony.
—Dave Banks, Fox News, 25 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerse
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But Syria’s then leader, who had succeeded his father Hafez seven years before, represented a stable contrast to the chaos engulfing neighboring Iraq.Ivan Watson, CNN, 12 Dec. 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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The team fully immersed themselves in the island traditions and the use of Samoan and Pacific Islander language.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, we were both deeply immersed in this building of a social impact organization and all the trials and tribulations shared through that on a daily basis.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a world flooded with ads and messages, the brands that stand out are the ones that create real, human connections through their stories.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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A lot of fans flooded his comments to echo the same sentiments.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The rate dipped to 68.7% last month, down from 69.3% among Black men.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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In addition, the data shows that gift giving could harm financial stability, with 10% of respondents likely to dip into some of their emergency savings to buy holiday gifts this year.Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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It can be submerged in water, is lightweight and easy to set up, and shows accurate results to find your precious cargo (whether wheeled luggage or furry pup).Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The structure’s malleable form dives, emerges, and submerges into the landscape, intertwining with its natural surroundings.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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While Western allies have provided Ukraine with advanced air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, Russia's strategy appears designed to overwhelm these defenses with 'swarm' tactics—large, coordinated waves of missiles and drones aimed at saturating air defense systems.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Much like last year’s The Zone of Interest, a film which almost feels like this adaptation is in conversation with, a genuine artist has peeled back the cinematic clichés that threaten to now overwhelm certain subjects and returned a horror, an urgency, and a palpable sense of life to them.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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Long gained some notoriety in Congress for his skills as an auctioneer, once using the talent to drown out protesters during a hearing.Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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