ENGULFMENT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

engulfment

noun

Definition of engulfment

as in inundation

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Noun

Low-lying areas in downtown Morehead City and Beaufort expected to see minor inundation.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
There will be 1-2 feet of water inundation and several road closures right at the shoreline.

— Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of inundation

Noun

Pakistan has faced a surge in militant violence, much of it blamed on the TTP and Baloch separatists.

— MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
The surge in activity reflects a growing trend toward online commerce, as more small businesses and consumers turn to social media platforms like TikTok to buy and sell goods.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of surge

Noun

Earlier on-chain estimates put the outflows at about $183 million, but Bitget said those analyses had not captured activity across all affected blockchains.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
When fewer resources are invested in the cultural and basic needs of people in these towns, the outflow of young people becomes even stronger.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of outflow

Noun

After Machchhar’s identity and the details of the event were revealed, outpourings of thanks and affection came from across the Israeli political spectrum.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Has the outpouring of tributes from people who were touched by her artistry underscored the purpose of the museum for you?

— Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of outpouring

Noun

By the time Simon helped with the redecoration, her dad had settled into another chapter of life, selling arcade games and raising his family, and leaving the traces of his former career stored in a large collection of Kodachrome slides.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
The slide-out kitchen is standard, but the pop-up roof is optional.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of slide

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