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drown out

VERB
silence
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There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

One resident mentioned the sound will drown out the music of the frogs she hears each evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

I hum to myself to drown out his voice.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson



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