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Recent Examples of submersion
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.
—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
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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For example, participants in multiplayer online games describe prolonged immersion in the activity.—
Emily Messina,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2026
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Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s built for salads, sure, but ranch dressing is also, crucially, a dip, ideal for dunking chicken wings and tofu nuggets.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Submersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submersion. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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