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
The inferno moved rapidly, quickly engulfing the chapel – with an unknown number of people still inside.
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Macrophages, immune cells that live in our tissues, are responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria, dead and damaged cells, and harmful invaders like cancer cells.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
His powers included manipulating fire, engulfing his body in flames, superhuman strength and flying.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
On Friday, the debate shifted from online circles into public view, engulfing the sidewalk facing the mural.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
As a producer, Turbo is most adept at creating cinematic beats capable of engulfing you in a world of his own creation.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon near Holster Canyon and spread rapidly, engulfing more than 1,500 acres in several hours.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
An explosion erupted inside the facility, engulfing both Pat Johnson and his partner in flames.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Macrophages, immune cells that live in our tissues, are responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria, dead and damaged cells, and harmful invaders like cancer cells.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
His powers included manipulating fire, engulfing his body in flames, superhuman strength and flying.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
On Friday, the debate shifted from online circles into public view, engulfing the sidewalk facing the mural.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
As a producer, Turbo is most adept at creating cinematic beats capable of engulfing you in a world of his own creation.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon near Holster Canyon and spread rapidly, engulfing more than 1,500 acres in several hours.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
An explosion erupted inside the facility, engulfing both Pat Johnson and his partner in flames.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulfing
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The hours leading up to those high tides could see flooding too, with levels dropping lowest during low tide.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ochsner Health did not answer questions about flooding preparations at Choctaw General.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The onion, garlic, and cilantro add a little bite to the soup, while the chipotle chiles add a smoky flavor without overwhelming with heat.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The pumpkin stencil design is stitched onto plush, white fabric, creating a festive look that’s easy to add to your existing decor without overwhelming the space.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The last post shared on Allen's Instagram was a photo of him and the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died in July after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The quake came as central Philippine provinces were still recovering from a storm that struck Friday, killing at least 27 people, mostly from drowning and falling trees.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The opening image somersaults backward twice before settling quietly just over the surface of an undisturbed reservoir, then submerging to reveal digital animation of its underwater topography.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elliott recently menued a hamachi crudo with ponzu foam on top instead of submerging it in broth to facilitate easier sharing.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Engulfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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