drown

verb

ˈdrau̇n How to pronounce drown (audio)
Definition of drownnext
1
as in to flood
to cover with a flood whole villages drowned by the rampaging river

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2
as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid drowned the carpet with shampoo, and so it took forever to dry

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3
as in to wet
to make wet cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce

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Recent Examples of drown But statistically speaking, drowning is a much larger danger to children. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The death marked the fourth fatal drowning on the Lake of the Ozarks in 2026, according to the patrol’s data. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 The revised approach — being more of a spot fighter instead of trying to drown his opponent with relentless physicality — was underscored by a new, loftier goal, according to Wittman. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 Paris Barraza The thunderous sound of fireworks drowned the roar of the thousands of people marking America's 250th birthday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drown
  1. flood
  2. soak
  3. wet
  4. engulf
  5. saturate
  6. wash
  7. overwhelm
  8. drench
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  • News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Video from the store's security camera captured the collapse, showing a portion of the roof fall near the bakery section as a deluge of water flooded the interior.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 July 2026
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  • As the sun began to rise over the Atlanta skyline on the nation’s 250th birthday, racers, soaking with sweat from head to toe, were locked stride for stride with one another during the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
    — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • Be sure to soak an untreated cedar plank in water for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of soak
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  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Definition of wet
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  • Polls show Democrats are the favorites to retake Congress heading into November, but the party is engulfed at the moment by a fierce debate about its ideologicl direction.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The impact caused a fire that engulfed the county bus, the NTSB said.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of engulf
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  • Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Forbes says the lowest dose shown to saturate muscles is 3 grams per day.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 June 2026
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  • Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of wash
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  • The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of overwhelm
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  • Designed by architect Zoltan Pali, an entire facade of floor-to-ceiling windows drench the property in light during the day while supplying sprawling views of the Los Angeles skyline.
    — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
  • It is filled with a plump and juicy cod fish and drenched with Mexican crema, pico de gallo and cabbage.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026
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