gulfing

present participle of gulf

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulfing
Verb
  • Just two days before filming began in the northwest regional province of Santiago Rodriguez, a powerful storm swept through the Dominican Republic, flooding the ground floor of the production office and bringing much of Santo Domingo to a halt.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
  • However, that did not stop Taylor Swift fans from flooding Tart's social media with stern reactions.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • From Turkey, Greece, Albania, to Portugal, France, and Spain, ferocious flames are engulfing forests, leaving destruction in their wake.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The lavender and orange blossom in Libre complement the floral elements in The Ivory perfectly, while adding a bit more projection and longevity without overwhelming the delicate marshmallow base.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • But the key to getting this look just right is to take a thoughtful approach — blend classic elements of the style in a way that resonates with your everyday living, and add some retro flair (without overwhelming yourself or your space).
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The autopsy report also noted drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — a drug used to treat opioid use disorder — as contributing to his death at the age of 54.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid drowning leaders in dashboards — insight without relevance is just noise.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Gulfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulfing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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