drown out
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
Some jammers, which drown out the relatively weak GPS signals from satellites 12,000 miles up in orbit, are as small as a cellphone and cost less than $100.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
But the brand’s attempts at buzz couldn’t fully drown out the blowback.
From Salon • Aug. 4, 2025
We’re on the tram now, weird elevator music threatening to drown out the conversation.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024
I put my face in my hands, hoping to drown out the drums, the horns, the shouting.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
