be submerged
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
Indicates a state of being underwater or covered by a liquid.
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Examples (10)
- The ancient ruins were found to be submerged in the sea.
- After the heavy rains, the entire valley began to be submerged in water.
- The submarine was designed to be submerged for extended periods.
- Many coastal cities risk being submerged due to rising sea levels.
- The treasure chest was believed to be submerged at the bottom of the lake.
- The diver explored the wreckage that continued to be submerged for decades.
- The island's low-lying areas were starting to be submerged by the tide.
- It was a somber sight to see the village continue to be submerged after the dam burst.
- The new research vessel is capable of operating while submerged.
- The artist created a sculpture that appeared to be submerged in a pool of blue glass.