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 has raised the risk of fires incurring heavy financial costs, and that of flare-ups engulfing people’s livelihoods.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The massive waves worked so well with the music, engulfing the space to create this fantasy world.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.
—Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Refuge in a church For three days, Josué, his parents and two siblings had taken refuge inside a church, trapped by a barrage of gunfire engulfing their neighborhood as rival gangs and the police fought nearby.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
What to read next Another major problem, which is out of Disney and Lucasfilm's hands, is the Pedro Pascal fatigue engulfing the world at present.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 18 May 2026
The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The impact seemingly dragged several nearby vehicles along the tracks, before the bus caught fire, rapidly engulfing the surrounding cars in flames.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Last fall, in the aftermath of both events, the two appeared on each other’s shows, using the opportunities to reflect on the chaos engulfing late-night TV.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The massive waves worked so well with the music, engulfing the space to create this fantasy world.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.
—Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Refuge in a church For three days, Josué, his parents and two siblings had taken refuge inside a church, trapped by a barrage of gunfire engulfing their neighborhood as rival gangs and the police fought nearby.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
What to read next Another major problem, which is out of Disney and Lucasfilm's hands, is the Pedro Pascal fatigue engulfing the world at present.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 18 May 2026
The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The impact seemingly dragged several nearby vehicles along the tracks, before the bus caught fire, rapidly engulfing the surrounding cars in flames.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Last fall, in the aftermath of both events, the two appeared on each other’s shows, using the opportunities to reflect on the chaos engulfing late-night TV.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulfing
Verb
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The suits filed allege Good Samaritan misrepresented the risk of flooding to new or prospective residents and each seeks thousands in damages.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Plant your foot and the car gently feeds in torque rather than overwhelming the front tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The trend offers a bold yet intentional way to transform a space without overwhelming it.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
1 June 2026
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In a skeptical market drowning in content and choice, the only sustainable strategy is being the most helpful person in the room—not the loudest or the pushiest.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In 2022, at a meeting of the Council of Europe, a human-rights organization, Infantino suggested that holding the World Cup more often might prevent so many African refugees from drowning in the Mediterranean.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Matthew Cole Raises the Alarm Our world has been flooded by a deluge of digital platforms, their ceaseless flow submerging our daily lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Some have turned away from the sky—the internet has popularized a theory that UFOs are hidden in the ocean, concealing their existence by submerging their crafts deep below the water.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Engulfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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