engulfment

Definition of engulfmentnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulfment
Noun
  • The inundation of higher tides and bigger waves began a week ago about the time the weather service announced that an El Niño has arrived in the Pacific Ocean.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The surge in demand for Beyblade has seen hobbyists lining up outside toy shops in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with some traveling as far as Japan to get their hands on the rarest models, which are being resold for up to $80 by scalpers online, 10 times more than the original price.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • And where Greenspan’s productivity surge eventually showed up in the data, AI’s has not yet, leaving the Fed to decide whether the boom is the kind that cools prices or the kind that overheats them.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Bitcoin ETFs recently saw their biggest monthly outflows since 2024 , as institutional investors scramble to reduce their risk exposure amid broader market uncertainty and concerns over higher rates.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 June 2026
  • Even so, leftover storm outflow could trigger a few new storms later this afternoon and evening.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026
  • Width, density and spacing in cross sections of the tree rings document floods, droughts and hurricane landfalls.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Scientists who have studied behavior after mass traumas say, disasters can spark an outpouring of kindness and form powerful bonds between strangers.
    Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 23 June 2026
  • The painter’s death was greeted with an outpouring of tributes from around the globe.
    News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Overnight rainfall coupled with the arrival of storms Saturday means the region could see a washout.
    Kendrick Calfee June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • While a few storms will be possible, the current forecast does not suggest a washout.
    Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Though the artist has not promoted the brand since his discharge from the military, he has been seen wearing it at functions.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Nipple discharge, skin discoloration, changes in breast size or shape and inverted nipple are also signs to look out for.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Today, the park operates more than 40 family-friendly water attractions including thrilling slides, casual pools and a lazy river.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
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“Engulfment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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