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as in to flood
to cover with a flood
whole villages drowned by the rampaging river
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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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as in to wet
to make wet
cooked pasta drowned in marinara sauce
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Recent Examples of drown
Writer David Wolman tells a story that in many ways mirrors that of the Titanic: a giant gleaming steamship full of illustrious passengers, concerns over its safety drowned out by media buzz and undue faith in its engineering.
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Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
Without discipline, organizations drown in experiments, lose focus and squander resources.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The most prevalent causes of death continue to be heat exposure and water, or drowning, with Peterson telling Newsweek that the water in and around El Paso has proven ever-deadly.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Police said that, following an autopsy, the New Hampshire Chief Medical Examiner's Office determined that Jang's cause of death was drowning.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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After an incident like this, he typically gets flooded with requests (and said the calls had already started coming in).Nathan Bomey, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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The moody, dark colors of the interiors are offset by high ceilings and walls of glass that flood the house with natural light, while the hard edges and metal accents are softened by rough-sawn English oak floorboards, natural materials and cozy fabrics.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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First, try soaking it in warm, soapy water, then scrubbing gently with a sponge or soft brush.Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Wrap the turkey in a pillowcase, soak the pillowcase in alcohol and put the whole thing in the oven.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Robot Vacuum Deals The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans various surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
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The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans a variety of surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Mohammed Badra | Afp | Getty Images Macron returned from a three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia Wednesday evening, having kept a low profile in recent weeks amid the ongoing political turmoil engulfing the government — turmoil that ultimately resulted from his own decision-making.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Colorado State women’s volleyball will play in the Mountain West conference championship game against San Jose State University on Saturday amid a national controversy that has engulfed the Spartan’s team over a transgender athlete.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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While markets like Europe, Japan, and the U.S. are more saturated, the emerging markets around us offer significant opportunities for expansion.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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After the turkey has roasted for 20 minutes, liberally baste it with some of the butter mixture, making sure the pillowcase is still completely saturated.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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To eliminate body lice, bathe regularly, wash all clothes and bedding in hot water, and dry on hot heat.Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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If touched by a bat, wash the area with soap and water.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Emergency departments are also seeing an uptick in mental health cases, signaling that our current system is overwhelmed.Surabhi Bhandari, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Brookfield 10-0 264 7 M KNOW THIS: Michael Walters required just eight carries to run for 207 yards and three touchdowns as the Bobcats overwhelmed Bethel, 54-7, last Wednesday.Ned Griffen, Hartford Courant, 2 Dec. 2024
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The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Officials said the initial water supply forecast does not take into account the series of storms that drenched much of the state in the last two weeks of November.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Drown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drown. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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