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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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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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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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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Add pasta, gently stirring to submerge in water; cook, stirring occasionally, according to package directions for al dente.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 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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This blends well with many skin tones, not drowning out paler skin tones as brighter reds might do.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
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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“Submerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submerse. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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