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as in flooding
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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as in wetting
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drowning
The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.
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Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
For instance, children who remember a previous death by drowning may hold a fear of swimming in the present day.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Then, in 2013, the coroner’s report was updated to reflect that Wood’s bodily injuries may have occurred prior to her drowning.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
What transpired over the next few days and how Wood ended up drowning in the dark waters off the coast of the island has been dissected for decades.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The local medical examiner determined Giselle died from drowning and declared her death a homicide.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Standard storage, such as CDs, USB drives, and Blu-ray discs, is drowning in a sea of data.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
In a study that wouldn’t be permitted today, rats swam in glass cylinders filled with water, eventually drowning from exhaustion if they weren’t rescued.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
It can’t be understated that the tide in California can be extremely dangerous — as the water rises, the risk for falling, or worse, drowning, does too.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
For instance, children who remember a previous death by drowning may hold a fear of swimming in the present day.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Then, in 2013, the coroner’s report was updated to reflect that Wood’s bodily injuries may have occurred prior to her drowning.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
What transpired over the next few days and how Wood ended up drowning in the dark waters off the coast of the island has been dissected for decades.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The local medical examiner determined Giselle died from drowning and declared her death a homicide.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Standard storage, such as CDs, USB drives, and Blu-ray discs, is drowning in a sea of data.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
In a study that wouldn’t be permitted today, rats swam in glass cylinders filled with water, eventually drowning from exhaustion if they weren’t rescued.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
It can’t be understated that the tide in California can be extremely dangerous — as the water rises, the risk for falling, or worse, drowning, does too.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowning
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Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chastain posted videos from the event on Instagram, with fans flooding the comments section with praise.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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But Harris advises against soaking your produce in a bowl.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mature Trees Allow a hose to trickle beneath the tree, soaking the entire area beneath the canopy.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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However, many organizations have struggled to manage the volume of projects, overwhelming their capacity.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Organizations should set dynamic buffer sizes that adjust based on load conditions, ensuring smooth data flow without overwhelming the system.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, even after this drenching rainfall, much of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor, would still need to receive several inches of rain in the coming weeks to significantly improve drought conditions.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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With daily high temperatures barely dipping below 80 degrees, the Valley's weather remains warmer than usual for this time of year, and the chilly season is still beyond sight, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Massive helicopters buzzed around Pepperdine University on Tuesday, one dipping down into a lagoon to suck up water before heading for an immense plume of smoke in the distance.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Drowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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