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drown out

VERB
silence
Synonyms


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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 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

As I headed home, the hum of Lankershim and the neon blur of bars couldn’t drown out the quiet, unmistakable voice inside me whispering, “I think I just met my future husband.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

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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