SUBMERSION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

submersion

noun

Definition of submersion

as in immersion

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Recent Examples of submersion The rating also allows the unit to withstand temporary submersion under specified test conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 Monticello today The Monticello Public Cemetery was moved to the small Napa County community of Spanish Flat, near the banks of Lake Berryessa, ahead of the submersion of Monticello. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Ultimately, Jeffrey’s cause of death was determined to be asphyxia due to drowning, while the secondary cause was cited as submersion in sea water. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Both are dustproof with an IP68 rating and are 5ATM-rated for submersion in water up to 164 feet. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 As a result, the phone is only IP55 rated—safe from splashes but not full submersion. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Since effectiveness against water jets is a different test than submersion, some cases have multiple IP ratings. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 The company says the W-01 responds to risks from tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, marine submersion and dike or dam failures. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 The bone conduction headphones have an IP69 waterproof rating, and support 2m deep submersion. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Its unique 317-acre setting in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains gives guests the gift of a total immersion in nature, despite being just minutes from New Mexico’s world heritage city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Currently 50% off, the P31i delivers high-quality music playback, crystal-clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of immersion

Noun

Past the lobby lie the consortium’s constellation of swimming pools (four total, including one Nobu-exclusive, adults-only dip) and, across the bustling boardwalk, a stretch of beach with loungers reserved just for guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Use it for a classic Caesar salad, of course, or spoon it over roasted vegetables, spread it onto sandwiches, or serve it as a dip.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026

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