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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

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

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

There were times when I would just put my headset on to drown out the chatter in my brain.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio



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