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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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In addition to getting to be immersed in a Dia de los Muertos celebration, the performers (Miguel and his family) were absolutely phenomenal.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Throughout their stay, guests can immerse themselves in exclusive experiences, from intimate encounters with majestic elephants to savoring world-class cuisine, all in the serenity of an all-inclusive escape.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 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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In a traditional Persian wedding, the bride and groom exchange honey instead of rings—dipping their little fingers into a jar, and then feeding one another.Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Japanese yen dipped 0.74% to 155.94 against the greenback, hitting a one-month low, as BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will continue raising policy rates if the economy moves in line with its forecast.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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City officials were dealing with the aftermath on Tuesday of a major water main break in the Bronx that submerged cars and forced roads to close Monday night.Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Quick bouts of rain temporarily flooded some roadways and underpasses in the Bay Area, submerging cars in one low-lying street in Livermore.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, without automation, managing AR processes can overwhelm teams as a business scales.Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, meteorologists say this next storm will not bring swells as strong as those that overwhelmed the wharf Monday.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Doka has spent his childhood playing on land that would have been drowned by the Orme Reservoir, building forts in the woods, jumping over irrigation ditches and playing with his cousins.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The moon's light will likely drown out dimmer meteors.Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Submerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerse. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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