as in to flood
to cover with a flood
high waves from the hurricane engulfed large areas of the coastal community
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Recent Examples of engulf
The labyrinth of stalls, once a high-energy hub for gaming graphic cards and motherboards, is now engulfed in an eerie quiet.
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Debby Wu, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Herman Halushchenko's arrest, the source said, followed requests from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and marked an uptick in an anti-corruption probe engulfing the political spectrum.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
But while the artwork—femtanyl’s trademark feline creature Token engulfed by flames—still teems with digital artifacts, the music on this debut album seems keen to transcend the screen.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearby residents reported hearing an explosion and running outside to find Stoian’s BMW engulfed with flames, along with two nearby parked cars, some overhead electrical wiring, and the exteriors of three homes, prosecutors said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Debby Wu, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Herman Halushchenko's arrest, the source said, followed requests from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and marked an uptick in an anti-corruption probe engulfing the political spectrum.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
But while the artwork—femtanyl’s trademark feline creature Token engulfed by flames—still teems with digital artifacts, the music on this debut album seems keen to transcend the screen.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearby residents reported hearing an explosion and running outside to find Stoian’s BMW engulfed with flames, along with two nearby parked cars, some overhead electrical wiring, and the exteriors of three homes, prosecutors said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulf
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Athletes just flood the zone and the party begins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded, the weather service said.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Manganello was overwhelmed by her finish.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Even if courts ultimately rule refunds are required, importers betting on a cash infusion from tariff refunds should be aware there’s no set timeline and any rush for refunds could overwhelm the system and likely lead to long delays.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Feel wrapped in comfort without drowning in bulk with the Softest Sweats Boat-neck Pullover, a loungewear staple at 25 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fermentation attracts the flies and adding dish soap helps to trap and drown them.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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To pass, students must submerge themselves in 50-degree waters for at least two minutes before firing arrows at a target across the school's field.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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From her home state, Jalisco, there will be goat birria and tortas ahogadas, sandwiches typically made on sourdough bread, filled with shredded pork, refried beans and onions, and submerged in sauce.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Engulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulf. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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