as in flooded
to cover with a flood
high waves from the hurricane engulfed large areas of the coastal community
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Recent Examples of engulfed
Photographed in her backyard, Laura stands engulfed by the leaves of her Naomi tree, which was planted by friends and neighbors in her daughter's honor.
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Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
This becomes especially apparent during action set pieces and whenever things are engulfed in flames that seem digitally crafted and animated at a distractingly different frame rate.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The blaze engulfed more than 2,000 acres overnight, as crews contended with strong Santa Ana winds.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Over the past year, the Texas GOP has been engulfed in a civil war between more moderate and hard-line factions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfed the Midwest and East Coast, driving emergency room visits for respiratory conditions to unprecedented levels.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The patio fire pit gives a four-foot heat radius that keeps you exceptionally warm without being engulfed in a cloud of smoke.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, which added to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For the first time since a blaze engulfed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
This becomes especially apparent during action set pieces and whenever things are engulfed in flames that seem digitally crafted and animated at a distractingly different frame rate.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The blaze engulfed more than 2,000 acres overnight, as crews contended with strong Santa Ana winds.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Over the past year, the Texas GOP has been engulfed in a civil war between more moderate and hard-line factions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfed the Midwest and East Coast, driving emergency room visits for respiratory conditions to unprecedented levels.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The patio fire pit gives a four-foot heat radius that keeps you exceptionally warm without being engulfed in a cloud of smoke.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, which added to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
—Stephen McGrath The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
For the first time since a blaze engulfed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulfed
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Young South Korean activists have flooded the streets of Seoul this week in massive protests calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The McDonald's restaurant where police arrested Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been flooded with negative reviews.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brands that create seasonal campaigns with these influencers can increase their credibility with shoppers, who are often overwhelmed by options during the holiday season.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small independent physician practices have been overwhelmed by regulatory and reporting burdens, lacking the infrastructure and technology that larger, more complex organizations have.Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The idea of fiber optic drones was at risk of being drowned out.David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the Dodgers officially welcomed their latest gazillionaire pitcher to a remodeling Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, the churning of the bulldozers in the infield was momentarily drowned out by the whining around the baseball world.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Parts of Fort Lauderdale, particularly the waterfront neighborhood of the Las Olas Isles, would be partially submerged.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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More than 250 people were killed as murky waters submerged entire villages, destroyed roads, and inundated dams.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Engulfed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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