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 house was engulfed in flames when officers arrived.
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Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The fire erupted in the Pacific Palisades community in the Santa Monica Mountains, spreading rapidly to engulf entire neighborhoods and prompt tens of thousands of evacuations, KNBC reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Exactly a year ago, Pratt and Montag documented their family's evacuation from their Palisades home on social media, sharing security camera footage that showed the fire approaching and engulfing their desk.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
When emergency crews responded, firefighters found the plane fully engulfed in flames in a brushy area.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The fire erupted in the Pacific Palisades community in the Santa Monica Mountains, spreading rapidly to engulf entire neighborhoods and prompt tens of thousands of evacuations, KNBC reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Exactly a year ago, Pratt and Montag documented their family's evacuation from their Palisades home on social media, sharing security camera footage that showed the fire approaching and engulfing their desk.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
When emergency crews responded, firefighters found the plane fully engulfed in flames in a brushy area.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulf
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The space, a former artist’s studio turned residence, opens directly onto the street and is crowned by a transom window that floods the interior with natural light.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fans have since flooded the comment section of the December video, with many pointing out that, in retrospect, Sarah cooking for herself was a subtle hint at the pair's divorce.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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And she was overwhelmed by the maze of paperwork needed simply to get her off the street, much less to make any of the other things happen.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Small mosaics, bold geometrics, and overused penny tiles can overwhelm a room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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In June 2001, Andrea drowned all five of the Yates children before calling 911 and later confessing.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Like the leaves, the roots need oxygen so too much water around them will effectively drown them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Adams County Fire Rescue Bystanders pulled the driver out of the car, which was partially submerged and upside down, just as first responders arrived at the scene.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The broom head should not be submerged in the water—just the bottom half of the bristles.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Engulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulf. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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