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as in flooding
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry
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as in wetting
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drowning
The autopsy points to drowning.
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Peter D'abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Rachel spent the entire series drowning in paranoia and dread, and now the worst has already happened.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Many companies are still drowning in data across disparate systems, a pain point Workiva is designed to address, Larson said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Project’s participants were instructed to fight one another and endure simulated drowning, among other humiliations and discomforts, while remaining awake for most of three days.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Federal officers responded when a woman sought help for the drowning child, according to DHS.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Parents drowning in a sea of paperwork can also grab a lifeline.
—Mehmet Oz, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Each year in the United States, drowning causes roughly 4,500 deaths, while infections from brain-eating amoebas typically number only two or three.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Children with autism are at heightened risk of drowning for the issues Na’Sean’s parents described, experts say.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Peter D'abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Rachel spent the entire series drowning in paranoia and dread, and now the worst has already happened.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Many companies are still drowning in data across disparate systems, a pain point Workiva is designed to address, Larson said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Project’s participants were instructed to fight one another and endure simulated drowning, among other humiliations and discomforts, while remaining awake for most of three days.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Federal officers responded when a woman sought help for the drowning child, according to DHS.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Parents drowning in a sea of paperwork can also grab a lifeline.
—Mehmet Oz, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Each year in the United States, drowning causes roughly 4,500 deaths, while infections from brain-eating amoebas typically number only two or three.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Children with autism are at heightened risk of drowning for the issues Na’Sean’s parents described, experts say.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowning
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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My favorite corner housed the freestanding soaking tub, where Blue Lagoon bath salts sit on a side table for easy access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lentils don't need soaking, so once your ingredients are prepped and ready, simply toss them in your slow cooker before going about your day.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rescuers search on the site where an avalanche broke loose in Val Ridanna, in Alto Adige, northern Italy, engulfing a group of 10 skiers Saturday, March 21, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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An Associated Press journalist saw a massive fire that appeared to be engulfing a structure in the compound.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Avoid puddling or saturating the soil.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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But there’s a difference between accepting the legality of gambling and actively promoting it, whether that’s through opening sportsbooks at stadiums like Wrigley Field or saturating game broadcasts with gambling advertisements.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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To maintain balayage color, it is recommended to avoid washing hair for three days post-application and use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep the color vibrant.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bottled at 93 proof, the higher alcohol content helps amplify the complexity without overwhelming the balance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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And by the way, McKay is just drenching the ED in empathy and support at the moment.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Highlight the Shower with a Contrasting Tile Tile drenching a bathroom doesn’t mean the entire space needs to be covered with the same tile type.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Drowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowning. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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