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 building became engulfed with flames and neither Jacobs nor Ettienne could escape.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The building became engulfed with flames and neither Jacobs nor Ettienne could escape, the district attorney said.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Mohammed Badra | Afp | Getty Images Macron returned from a three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia Wednesday evening, having kept a low profile in recent weeks amid the ongoing political turmoil engulfing the government — turmoil that ultimately resulted from his own decision-making.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Colorado State women’s volleyball will play in the Mountain West conference championship game against San Jose State University on Saturday amid a national controversy that has engulfed the Spartan’s team over a transgender athlete.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The building became engulfed with flames and neither Jacobs nor Ettienne could escape, the district attorney said.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Mohammed Badra | Afp | Getty Images Macron returned from a three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia Wednesday evening, having kept a low profile in recent weeks amid the ongoing political turmoil engulfing the government — turmoil that ultimately resulted from his own decision-making.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Colorado State women’s volleyball will play in the Mountain West conference championship game against San Jose State University on Saturday amid a national controversy that has engulfed the Spartan’s team over a transgender athlete.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulf
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In a world flooded with ads and messages, the brands that stand out are the ones that create real, human connections through their stories.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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From there, more news will likely flood in over the adult cast (that particular rumor mill has already started churning) and the other children, before shooting starts at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden over the summer.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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While Western allies have provided Ukraine with advanced air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, Russia's strategy appears designed to overwhelm these defenses with 'swarm' tactics—large, coordinated waves of missiles and drones aimed at saturating air defense systems.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Much like last year’s The Zone of Interest, a film which almost feels like this adaptation is in conversation with, a genuine artist has peeled back the cinematic clichés that threaten to now overwhelm certain subjects and returned a horror, an urgency, and a palpable sense of life to them.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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Long gained some notoriety in Congress for his skills as an auctioneer, once using the talent to drown out protesters during a hearing.Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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It can be submerged in water, is lightweight and easy to set up, and shows accurate results to find your precious cargo (whether wheeled luggage or furry pup).Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The structure’s malleable form dives, emerges, and submerges into the landscape, intertwining with its natural surroundings.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Engulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulf. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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