as in flooding
to cover with a flood
high waves from the hurricane engulfed large areas of the coastal community
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Recent Examples of engulfing
This anger crackles around him like a smoldering fire, igniting and engulfing everyone from the workers on his farm, his meek sister Férula (Fernanda Castillo), to Clara and, eventually, to their daughter, Blanca (Sara Becker and later Fernanda Urrejola), Alba’s idealistic mother.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
At least eight people were killed in Odesa, where video posted by the State Emergency Service, shows a fire engulfing a building and response teams carrying one casualty on a stretcher.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
While the daily hustle is just beginning for many, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic spotted passing by through the glass windows of the hotel’s restaurant, Jeff Peterson settles in to momentarily enjoy the Hornets’ metamorphosis and enthusiasm engulfing the franchise.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
This week, Jakarta Bureau Chief Ben Otto takes us behind the scenes at his interview with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Megawati Wijaya looks at the turmoil engulfing private credit, and Nurin Sofia breaks fast at Cumi Bali.
—Ben Otto, Bloomberg, 21 Mar. 2026
Rescuers search on the site where an avalanche broke loose in Val Ridanna, in Alto Adige, northern Italy, engulfing a group of 10 skiers Saturday, March 21, 2026.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
An Associated Press journalist saw a massive fire that appeared to be engulfing a structure in the compound.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Authorities said the vehicle ignited inside the building, temporarily engulfing parts of the synagogue in flames.
—Daniel Hunt
march 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Images from the scene on Swiss media showed flames engulfing the vehicle.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
At least eight people were killed in Odesa, where video posted by the State Emergency Service, shows a fire engulfing a building and response teams carrying one casualty on a stretcher.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
While the daily hustle is just beginning for many, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic spotted passing by through the glass windows of the hotel’s restaurant, Jeff Peterson settles in to momentarily enjoy the Hornets’ metamorphosis and enthusiasm engulfing the franchise.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
This week, Jakarta Bureau Chief Ben Otto takes us behind the scenes at his interview with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Megawati Wijaya looks at the turmoil engulfing private credit, and Nurin Sofia breaks fast at Cumi Bali.
—Ben Otto, Bloomberg, 21 Mar. 2026
Rescuers search on the site where an avalanche broke loose in Val Ridanna, in Alto Adige, northern Italy, engulfing a group of 10 skiers Saturday, March 21, 2026.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
An Associated Press journalist saw a massive fire that appeared to be engulfing a structure in the compound.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Authorities said the vehicle ignited inside the building, temporarily engulfing parts of the synagogue in flames.
—Daniel Hunt
march 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Images from the scene on Swiss media showed flames engulfing the vehicle.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulfing
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As the memories come flooding back, so do the tears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Decades later, a new generation is discovering her character and flooding social media with clips of her most cutting one-liners.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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The problem is magnified when Hezbollah launches multiple drones at once, potentially overwhelming a system that’s not fully up to the task of identifying the incoming drones.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The Parmesan ranch of it all also didn't disappoint; the flavor mix was expectedly savory and crowd-pleasing, but balanced and never overwhelming the true star of it all—the potato.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Per the logline, in Season 2 the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The book’s cover depicts a hazy sunset over a Hollywood sign that is drowning in floodwaters.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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But while social media is full of stars submerging themselves in icy water, doctors are urging caution about the bigger health claims tied to the trend.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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The practice typically involves submerging the body — often neck-deep — in cold water for short periods, in plunge pools, natural bodies of water, or spa and hotel wellness circuits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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“Engulfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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