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Recent Examples of submersion
The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
However, it is not rated for water submersion.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The speaker has an IP67 rating, which means it is protected from dust and dirt, and can handle brief submersion in shallow water.
—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE on July 22 that the actor died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
However, it is not rated for water submersion.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The speaker has an IP67 rating, which means it is protected from dust and dirt, and can handle brief submersion in shallow water.
—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE on July 22 that the actor died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for submersion
Noun
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See the view from the easily walkable South Rim Trail or, for a deeper immersion, hike partway into the canyon on the South Kaibab or Bright Angel trails.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Join a beginner's class on Playa Blanca, ride the iconic waves of Witches Rock, or join a day-long surf immersion camp.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The slightly lower ranking came amid recent La Nina conditions, which typically cause a temporary dip in global average temperatures.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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What That Spike Feels Like in Your Body This quick bump and dip in blood sugar translates to a surge in energy levels with an equally noticeable crash soon after.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
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“Submersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersion. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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