1
as in to flood
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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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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as in to wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drown
On April 18, Araújo — who had over 60,000 Instagram followers and was known for sharing fitness content — drowned while competing in the swim portion of a triathlon competition in The Woodlands, Texas, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) previously confirmed to PEOPLE.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In a position such as lieutenant governor, where much of the office’s duties involve being only one of multi-member boards, radical positions tend to be largely drowned out by the majority, rendering the office even less effective.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Within the next few years, as famine spread throughout China and the Cultural Revolution began, her grandmother and three of her brothers died of starvation, tuberculosis, and drowning.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
While men are more likely to die from drowning, rates for women have increased as well.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2026
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In a position such as lieutenant governor, where much of the office’s duties involve being only one of multi-member boards, radical positions tend to be largely drowned out by the majority, rendering the office even less effective.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Within the next few years, as famine spread throughout China and the Cultural Revolution began, her grandmother and three of her brothers died of starvation, tuberculosis, and drowning.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
While men are more likely to die from drowning, rates for women have increased as well.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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Heavily armed Secret Service agents flooded the stage and a broad collection of law enforcement and National Guard descended on the hotel.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Other guests at the event ducked under tables, and other armed agents flooded the room for protection.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Officials say soaking rain is needed to snuff out the larger fires.—
Emilie Megnien,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The primary suite boasts two walk-in closets and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sprinkle an inch or two on top of the soil, then wet it with a hose to prevent the paper from blowing around.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blot — don’t rub — and avoid over-wetting the mattress, which can lead to mold growth if moisture gets trapped inside.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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But when the official entourage arrived, the 67-year-old great-grandmother immediately engulfed the queen in a bear hug.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bell is a towering, top-heavy blocker who can engulf defenders with his initial movements and massive wingspan.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, as news of the disappearances saturated local media, Abugharbieh once again turned to ChatGPT, according to the court record.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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If a cloth feels saturated halfway through the job, swap it out for a fresh one.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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An abundance of candidates can overwhelm users and reduce the odds that an interaction turns into something meaningful.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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LeClair explains that power surges damage appliances and electronic devices by overwhelming their internal electrical components with more voltage than they are designed to handle.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Within minutes, Mars was already drenched in sweat — not tasteful celebrity perspiration, but full-body, someone-get-this-man-a-Gatorade sweat.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trafficway on Monday after heavy rains drenched the Kansas City area.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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