1
as in to engulf
to cover with a flood
submerged by orders after being featured on a popular foodie blog
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as in to immerse
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
submerge the tomatoes in boiling hot water for a few seconds and they will be easier to peel
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as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
learned to submerge her ego and became a better teammate for doing so
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Recent Examples of submerge
Fire officials emphasize that the maps are intended to show hazard, not risk, like flood-zone maps that show the probability an area will be submerged, rather than the effects of submersion.
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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Struggling to hold their instruments high enough to avoid the deluge, the men finally submit, slipping under the waves, with Reynolds continuing to sing, fully submerged while the women pull at his sleeves.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
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
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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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Struggling to hold their instruments high enough to avoid the deluge, the men finally submit, slipping under the waves, with Reynolds continuing to sing, fully submerged while the women pull at his sleeves.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerge
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In 2015, a crowded nightclub in Bucharest, Romania was engulfed in flames after pyrotechnics were set off during a concert, killing 64 people.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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One thing led to another, and in a matter of just a minute, the side of the house was engulfed by flames.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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For a period starting in the late Nineties, you were immersed in the world of pro wrestling and were a consultant for WCW.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Trump claimed that these aggressive laws threatened to stifle the growth or competitiveness of US firms.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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With momentum clearly with the Blue Raiders out of the break, the stifling Panthers defense returned as the first quarter jitters ended.—
Brian Fabry,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Or that people would flood his feed with recommendations for other places to try.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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These floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light and frame breathtaking water views.—
Karen A. Avitabile,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Then, on Wednesday, enjoy a 5-piece order of French toast sticks to dip in delicious, sugary breakfast syrup for free, also with a purchase of $1 or more.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Immunization rates have dipped low enough in some communities that measles has taken root and spread.—
Susan Kressly,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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So could a weight loss medication that blocks opiate receptors along with suppressing appetite be effective?—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consider the scenario of deeper economic stagnation: a prolonged downturn could significantly delay the recovery of the housing sector, exacerbating affordability struggles, and suppressing new residential construction.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Flashback: Hospitals in NWA, like much of the country, were overwhelmed by the number of COVID-19 patients and struggled with staffing.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, Conquest overwhelms her, cleaves her jaw off and punches a hole through her stomach in mere seconds.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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The concertina wire installed by the state prevented agents from getting to immigrants, including in situations where immigrants attempting to cross were drowning in the river.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ovechkin’s goal did not get much of a big reaction since the Rangers are still in the playoff race and visiting fans do not show up at Madison Square Garden in enough of a group to drown out the home crowd.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Submerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerge. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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