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as in engulfed
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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as in wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drowned
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for public help in identifying a woman who drowned in the Tijuana River in 2022.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, paramedics practiced responding to a patient who had drowned in a water park using a pediatric manikin.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Authorities have identified a man who drowned Tuesday morning in Salado Creek as first responders attempted to rescue him from a tree surrounded by floodwaters.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The victims include 12 men and five women who drowned when their boat capsized while attempting the often-dangerous journey to Europe.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Michelle said medical professionals at the hospital told her that Juan drowned after his leg got caught in the lake's fountain, trapping him under the water.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for public help in identifying a woman who drowned in the Tijuana River in 2022.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, paramedics practiced responding to a patient who had drowned in a water park using a pediatric manikin.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Authorities have identified a man who drowned Tuesday morning in Salado Creek as first responders attempted to rescue him from a tree surrounded by floodwaters.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The victims include 12 men and five women who drowned when their boat capsized while attempting the often-dangerous journey to Europe.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowned
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Buttonbush grows in full sun to partial shade and can thrive in wet, flooded conditions.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 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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The driver fled before the vehicle was fully engulfed and was later found hiding behind a vehicle at a Porsche dealership.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But that would lead to long lines of impatient and, let’s face it, rather demanding party guests snaking around the hotel (and potentially getting soaked, in Saturday’s dreadful weather).—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 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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Los Angeles firefighters pulled Andrade’s teenage son from the lake first, but struggled to locate the father, who remained submerged.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientists with the Environmental Defense Fund said in a 2019 study that hydropower plants and reservoirs can emit substantial greenhouse gases, but their depth and design, the amount of submerged vegetation, and local climate influence how much.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf said in a text message he was overwhelmed by the community support from friends, neighbors and complete strangers.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the measure backfired when municipalities’ collection sites were overwhelmed, leading to stockpiles of unused textiles, and the government reversed part of the rule in October.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Each cloth is saturated in the brand’s Best of Beauty Award-winning The Rose Soak, which is made with hydrating glycerin and aloe, plus moisturizing rosehip fruit oil for strong, healthy nails.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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For starters, the ground in the Kansas City region is saturated because of a higher-than-normal amount of rainfall so far this year.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Clothes were washed outdoors in a heavy barrel called a zhlukto, or carried to a nearby stream.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Opposite Paul Newman, she was featured as a character known as Lucille, The Girl, who sensuously washed his car in an iconic scene from 1967's Cool Hand Luke.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Drowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowned. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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