1
as in to flood
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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2
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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3
as in to wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drown
On March 20, searchers recovered the body of 18-year-old Boswell High School senior Luke Nickens, who drowned after a kayak accident.
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
The Jewish people crossed the water through this path, and when the army followed, the path closed, and the sea drowned Pharaoh's soldiers.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
At the same time, sea level is rising, so those cities are going to be drowned.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Businesses across sectors are drowning in information, yet many still haven’t found the right tools to manage, interpret, and act on it effectively.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
The Jewish people crossed the water through this path, and when the army followed, the path closed, and the sea drowned Pharaoh's soldiers.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
At the same time, sea level is rising, so those cities are going to be drowned.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Businesses across sectors are drowning in information, yet many still haven’t found the right tools to manage, interpret, and act on it effectively.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
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While fans flooded his comments with well-wishes, the rapper’s message was clear: stay vigilant, because health is nothing to play with.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Salvage and cleanup work will continue this weekend as volunteers from nearby communities flood Moundville for a cleanup day to help the Botts and others impacted by the tornado.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Premiere Suite has a spacious private terrace overlooking the garden and a soaking tub under the monumental rose window that looks onto the chapel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The primary suite has a soaking tub, double sink, a stand-alone shower and is outfitted in Calacatta marble.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the first, the sheepdog appears engulfed by a thick coat of long white fur, his face nearly obscured by the shaggy mass.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The ad featured the artist in his studio, struggling with a piece of artwork, when suddenly, the entire room is engulfed in white paint, covering both his paintings and him.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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Understanding The Periphery Advantage In many metropolitan areas, central districts are becoming increasingly saturated and expensive.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Spring fashion is often saturated with flowy, floral dresses, breezy linens, and the art of mixing and matching textures, cuts, and patterns.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In my opinion, today's consumers are overwhelmed by noise—too many offers, messages and distractions.—
Ali Payani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The book was a tale of heroic resistance, but stretched across so many years of television, the bursts of rebellion were overwhelmed by long periods of suffering.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dolly’s recipe, fried up in tallow, is beyond compare, especially drenched in her white pan country gravy.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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