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
The autopsy showed death consistent with drowning, the coroner said.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Two of the group’s members had already drowned during the initial crossing, the refugees said.
—Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Tanya’s accidental drowning after getting sweet murderous vengeance on her con-men was an ending fit for the tragicomic heroine of a kind of Italian opera.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
The most important thing is to drown out the noise, forget the optics, and focus on creating your most loving experience on Valentine’s Day and beyond.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Two of the group’s members had already drowned during the initial crossing, the refugees said.
—Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Tanya’s accidental drowning after getting sweet murderous vengeance on her con-men was an ending fit for the tragicomic heroine of a kind of Italian opera.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
The most important thing is to drown out the noise, forget the optics, and focus on creating your most loving experience on Valentine’s Day and beyond.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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This dominance has been driven by aggressively low prices and a relatively early roll-out of Wi-Fi 7 routers, perceived by some as a concerted effort to flood the US market.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
21 Feb. 2025
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One important factor: the high-water mark, which can indicate how badly a building flooded.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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How To Get Rid of and Prevent Smells in Stove Drip Pans To get rid of smells, Stein recommends soaking the drip pans in hot, soapy water with a splash of vinegar for about 15 minutes, then scrub thoroughly.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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The spacious accommodations, starting at 1,130 square feet, also come with soaking tubs and either a private terrace or balcony for taking in the beautiful beachfront views.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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This keeps the plant roots wet longer and can lead to the formation of fungal diseases and root rot.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Movies like High Tension (2003) and Martyrs (2008) would have even Eli Roth wetting his knickers, and Inside is no exception.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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However, in the last month, SDA has been engulfed in crisis: Derek Tournear, the head of the agency, was put on leave a week before Trump's inauguration and marched out of the Pentagon.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Fog and mist engulfed DIA Tuesday afternoon and temperatures hovered around 8 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.—
Bruce Finley,
The Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2025
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The market is also already saturated and adding capacity is largely dependent on building out more energy storage first, the analyst said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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The goddess’ sacred blood saturated the rose with a red hue.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Cocktails also get creative treatment: The Open Sesame (18 dollars), for example, melds rye washed in sesame oil, prosecco and shiso bitters into a palate-pleasing elixir.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Places like Chicago Animal Care and Control where Lily came from have been overwhelmed with dog and cat intakes this past month.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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While that does not preclude the possibility of another team overwhelming the Padres with a trade offer for Cease, a deal involving closer Robert Suarez remains at least a decent possibility.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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And veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson was drenched in sweat after joining the Jackets for an optional morning skate, his first full wheel with his teammates.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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High-traffic areas require more durable materials: Silk may withstand drenching in a formal living room but not so much in a family room frequented by children and pets.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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