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
And the most impressionable fans among his multigenerational audience are those too young to be totally engulfed by it.
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
Pictures taken from the scene show the building completely engulfed in flames, with terrified people stuck in the building hanging from windows and shouting for help.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Voters in Maine expressed dismay at the latest revelations to engulf the campaign of Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner, but few said the news would change their vote.
—Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
The polyethylene makes an effective insulation, but is highly flammable and was blamed for letting flames quickly engulf London’s 25-story Grenfell Tower nine years ago.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
Pictures taken from the scene show the building completely engulfed in flames, with terrified people stuck in the building hanging from windows and shouting for help.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Voters in Maine expressed dismay at the latest revelations to engulf the campaign of Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner, but few said the news would change their vote.
—Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
The polyethylene makes an effective insulation, but is highly flammable and was blamed for letting flames quickly engulf London’s 25-story Grenfell Tower nine years ago.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulf
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Fans and former costars alike flooded social media with outpourings of appreciation for his talent and grief at his death.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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The set design is centered around the flooded, burned down, and demolished house that appears in the album visuals and is somehow still standing despite it all.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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Tennis courts, a dedicated pickleball court, fitness center, swimming pool, whirlpool tub, private garage parking and a residents-only clubhouse keep the lifestyle fully supported without overwhelming the setting.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Commissioner Michael Scott, who called Demings a mentor, said he was overwhelmed by the mayor’s announcement.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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This is the third report of a water rescue operation along the Front Range this week in which a child fell into the water or was swept away and drowned.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Three-year-old Riley Fox was found drowned and half-naked in a Wilmington creek.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Then the parts are submerged into a chemical solution called 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Engulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulf. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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