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drown out

Idioms  

  1. Overwhelm with a louder sound, as in Their cries were drowned out by the passing train. [Early 1600s]

Example Sentences

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The result is a deepening crisis of trust as hyper-realistic AI fabrications compete for attention with -- and often drown out -- authentic images and videos.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

That can be done as simply as bombarding a drone or rocket with signals that drown out the connection to their operator or satellite guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

It threatens to drown out their own more high-minded projects.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

But the brand’s attempts at buzz couldn’t fully drown out the blowback.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2025

I scanned the words on the page, but couldn’t drown out the sound of the students’ giggles and snide remarks.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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