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Synonyms

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

GPS—short for Global Positioning System—has long had dead spots, but its reliability has been further eroded by the emergence of cheap handheld devices that can drown out the satellite signals upon which it relies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Whether to just drown out the noise, listen to music or an audiobook, they’re an integral part of my travel experience.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

Fury roars in my head, loud enough to drown out my every other thought.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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