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Recent Examples of submersion
Durability Matching its predecessor, the Edge boasts a dual rating of IP68 and IP69, which means it’s protected against dust, survives water submersion up to about five feet for 30 minutes, and withstands high-pressure water jets.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Avoid full submersion in water.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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.
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Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
However, it is not rated for water submersion.
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Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
5 Jan. 2026
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE on July 22 that the actor died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion.
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Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Avoid full submersion in water.
—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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.
—
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 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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Del Toro remains one of Hollywood’s most imaginative visual entertainers, and the prospect of visiting his long-dormant underworld later in 2026 promises not just fresh nostalgia but maybe even total immersion.
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Reports from Marriott International, Hilton and American Express have all pointed toward a traveler who wants connection, cultural immersion, emotional return, personal growth and more meaningful use of their time.
Noun
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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The grocer opened its doors to customers on June 17 and is the first H-E-B to offer Masala House, an H-E-B product line of in-house meal options like chicken masala, butter chicken, naan, chutney dips and other items.
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“Submersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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