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
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.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Proportional representation could also help with the deep political polarization engulfing the United States.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Video shows billowing smoke coming from the roof, and flames are engulfing the building.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In a disturbing incident in the northern city of Rasht, regime forces shot unarmed civilians trying to escape an inferno engulfing its bazaar.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Rains that fell in distant Caloocan or Valenzuela would fill the San Juan and burst its banks at Talayan, engulfing the squatters’ homes in slurry thick with leptospirosis and dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The price war engulfing China’s consumer sector is likely to persist, as sluggish demand and rising efficiency at local firms keep driving costs lower, according to a venture capital investor backing some of China’s most successful consumer brands.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 27 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
Witnesses described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly through the basement level before engulfing the upper floor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Proportional representation could also help with the deep political polarization engulfing the United States.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Video shows billowing smoke coming from the roof, and flames are engulfing the building.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In a disturbing incident in the northern city of Rasht, regime forces shot unarmed civilians trying to escape an inferno engulfing its bazaar.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Rains that fell in distant Caloocan or Valenzuela would fill the San Juan and burst its banks at Talayan, engulfing the squatters’ homes in slurry thick with leptospirosis and dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The price war engulfing China’s consumer sector is likely to persist, as sluggish demand and rising efficiency at local firms keep driving costs lower, according to a venture capital investor backing some of China’s most successful consumer brands.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 27 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
Witnesses described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly through the basement level before engulfing the upper floor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulfing
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The calls and texts came flooding in when Denver’s plan to sign him was reported.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hochul also warned that there could be flooding in coastal areas.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The goal is a home that feels warm and welcoming, with just enough personality to stand out—without overwhelming the block.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The monochromatic black palette allows all these bold elements to coexist without overwhelming the look.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Properly extinguish outdoor fires by drowning them with plenty of water, and never leave a fire unattended.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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But now that regulations are here, brands and suppliers alike are drowning in it.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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The short answer is the timing makes a difference, and seasoning meat immediately before submerging in liquid may not be the best way to build flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Different watering methods like bottom watering, top watering, and submerging can help suit specific succulent needs.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Engulfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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