drown
verb (used without object)
to die under water or other liquid of suffocation.
is drowning
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present progressiveof drown (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The story, as it were, centers on a woman named Lisa Blupey, portrayed by stage veteran Jessica Vosk, who runs a small business selling socks but is drowning in financial statements and malfunctioning A.I.-powered platforms.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Both social media users and content creators say they're worried that AI slop flooding feeds is leading to a less authentic online experience - and is drowning out real posts.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
And a strapless gown of red polyester plush, Autumn-Winter 2014-15, winks at a world that is drowning in red carpets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
“Our world is drowning in plastic pollution,” U.N.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
But the back half is drowning in a sea of clothes—lots of camo and boots—and fast-food cups.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
