as in to flood
to cover with a flood
high waves from the hurricane engulfed large areas of the coastal community
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Recent Examples of engulf
The attack sparked large fires that engulfed a restaurant complex and several residential buildings, local officials in the country's fourth largest city said.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2025
Dramatic video captured the aftermath of a home being engulfed in flames after a small plane crashed into the residence near Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The grief that engulfed fans immediately after Selena’s life was cut short has morphed over the years into a celebration of the cultural icon every spring on the days leading up to her April birthday.
—Nicole Chavez, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
And some said they were simply fatigued by the controversies engulfing the university.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2025
Dramatic video captured the aftermath of a home being engulfed in flames after a small plane crashed into the residence near Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The grief that engulfed fans immediately after Selena’s life was cut short has morphed over the years into a celebration of the cultural icon every spring on the days leading up to her April birthday.
—Nicole Chavez, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
And some said they were simply fatigued by the controversies engulfing the university.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulf
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While fans flooded his comments with well-wishes, the rapper’s message was clear: stay vigilant, because health is nothing to play with.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Salvage and cleanup work will continue this weekend as volunteers from nearby communities flood Moundville for a cleanup day to help the Botts and others impacted by the tornado.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Implementing spaced repetition techniques—revisiting challenging concepts at strategic intervals—further enhances retention without overwhelming your cognitive resources.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Local permitting departments, overwhelmed by the demand, are struggling to keep up—delaying the return of many residents.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The swimmer drowned about 4:45 p.m. in the river near the 2500 block of Roberts Cut Off Road.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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In one of the most stunning miracles in all of biblical literature, God parts the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to cross but causes the waters to rejoin when the Egyptian army enters, drowning the dictator and his army.—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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The electronics against a mini orchestra—bass, flute, sax, clarinet, percussion—evoke a full, underwater soundscape, like you’re submerged in a comforting dream, or another life.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Engulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulf. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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