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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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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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Despite the years of work, the renovation allowed Goggins to immerse himself in two of his great love languages, art, and design, as the couple brought their new vision to life.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club, a luxury resort located just steps from Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman sea, is the ultimate getaway for design lovers looking to immerse themselves in Thai traditions.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
20 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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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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The kid-friendly film, which dipped 40% from the weekend prior, has amassed $78.7 million domestically and $104 million globally.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, recently released federal data shows that fourth and eighth graders' literacy skills haven't recovered since before the COVID-19 pandemic and dipped once again on the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Reduce heat to low; gradually add dumplings to broth, stirring gently to submerge. Cover and simmer gently over low, stirring occasionally, until dumplings are cooked through, about 8 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Radar Reveals Ancient Shoreline On Mars Zhurong, part of China’s Tianwen-1 mission, landed in Utopia Planitia — a vast lava plain long suspected to have once been submerged under an ancient Martian ocean.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 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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The big picture: Trump and Musk are correct that America is drowning in deficits.—
Axios,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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The archeologists were dashed against the very reefs that had sunk the vessel; one almost drowned.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Submerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerse. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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