submerge

verb

səb-ˈmərj How to pronounce submerge (audio)
Definition of submergenext
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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2
as in to dip
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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3
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 Trump’s speech tonight rested on a few solid facts submerged in wild, and even somewhat paranoid, extrapolations. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 In the mural, the figure’s lower half seems to be submerged in swirling water. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026 The car then overturned and submerged, trapping Lewis inside. — Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 16 July 2026 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for submerge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submerge
  1. engulf
  2. dip
  3. stifle
  4. flood
  5. immerse
  6. suppress
  7. overwhelm
  8. drown
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  • The resulting, room-sized artwork engulfed visitors in a swirling fantasia featuring bouncing balls, morphing nets and slow-motion action shots of Messi.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Between July and August 2003, Western Europe was engulfed by its hottest summer since meteorological records began in 1540.
    — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of engulf
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  • Speier’s co-founder dipped out of the business in November 2022.
    — Julia Coin July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • Trump’s top border policy advisor, Tom Homan, told Fox News on Monday that monthly detention numbers dipped because of the partial government shutdown earlier this year.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of dip
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  • Clubs who have stifled investment into their women’s team regularly cite a challenge of sustainability or loss of revenue for doing so, most recently Southampton.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Two soldiers who initially seemed kind took her into the jungle, held her at gunpoint and raped her while holding her mouth shut to stifle her screams.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of stifle
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  • In one image, a young sitter with the Arabic word for ‘justice’ painted on her cheek gazes sensuously into the camera, while flooding the frame with wafts of smoke.
    — Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • As the midterm elections kick into gear after Labor Day, Americans’ social feeds will be flooded with political videos.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of flood
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  • The best option is to immerse a heat stroke victim in cold water.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Founded by wine expert Julia Coney and luxury travel specialist Claire Soares, the company moves beyond transactional tastings, immersing small groups in local food, culture, and traditions, viewing wine as a lifestyle.
    — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of immerse
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  • Jokes about Modi were rare during earlier protests, when his government was criticized for suppressing dissent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The idea is to enable riders to accelerate earlier and utilize more of the motorcycle’s capabilities when traction gets erratic rather than just suppressing wheelspin.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of suppress
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  • That brightness will overwhelm many of the faint Delta Aquariid meteors, leaving only the brightest examples visible.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • This was often seen as a proxy for player skill, as more advanced players could better handle the cognitive rush of commanding dozens of units across multiple fronts, presumably leading to more effective play, eventually overwhelming the opponent.
    — Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of overwhelm
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  • Authorities on Monday identified a man who drowned over the weekend off the Carlsbad coast.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2026
  • The fear is that those chains will keep coming, and eventually drown out places like Humaideh’s.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
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