SUBMERSION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

submersion

noun

Definition of submersion

as in immersion

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Recent Examples of submersion Since effectiveness against water jets is a different test than submersion, some cases have multiple IP ratings. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Both foldables also have an IP48 rating, which means they're protected against solid objects larger than 1mm and can withstand submersion in about five feet of water for up to 30 minutes. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 25 July 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 Avoid full submersion in water. — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them. — Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 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

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Noun

The Switch 2 version did feature motion controls, which added to the immersion of the game though and made some moves, such as the bow aiming better.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
The first kind was a lot of on-the-ground sensory immersion, especially for Nina’s sections.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

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