as in flooding
to cover with a flood
high waves from the hurricane engulfed large areas of the coastal community
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Recent Examples of engulfing
But the sight of fire and smoke engulfing the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1051, drew significant and widespread condemnation.
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Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Partying wasn’t limited to just the five boroughs, engulfing the surrounding suburbs, too.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
Members of the Algerian team are reciprocating Lawrence’s appreciation by engulfing themselves in KU’s Jayhawk culture.
—Pj Green
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
In his hands, that old chop-socky cliché where a circle of ninjas challenges the hero one at a time becomes a sphere of ninjas simultaneously engulfing the hero from above and below.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Investors in Blackstone’s flagship private credit fund sought to yank 10% of their money this quarter, showing that the jitters engulfing the industry may be deepening.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
This has raised the risk of fires incurring heavy financial costs, and that of flare-ups engulfing people’s livelihoods.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The massive waves worked so well with the music, engulfing the space to create this fantasy world.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.
—Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Partying wasn’t limited to just the five boroughs, engulfing the surrounding suburbs, too.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 June 2026
Members of the Algerian team are reciprocating Lawrence’s appreciation by engulfing themselves in KU’s Jayhawk culture.
—Pj Green
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
In his hands, that old chop-socky cliché where a circle of ninjas challenges the hero one at a time becomes a sphere of ninjas simultaneously engulfing the hero from above and below.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Investors in Blackstone’s flagship private credit fund sought to yank 10% of their money this quarter, showing that the jitters engulfing the industry may be deepening.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
This has raised the risk of fires incurring heavy financial costs, and that of flare-ups engulfing people’s livelihoods.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The massive waves worked so well with the music, engulfing the space to create this fantasy world.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.
—Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulfing
Verb
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Layering a buttery blazer over an all-white ensemble and coordinating it with a matching bag instantly brightens the whole outfit without overwhelming it.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Every dish and pairing is thoughtfully curated to awaken the palate without overwhelming it.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a death investigation was launched as is standard procedure with drowning incidents, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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On May 18, 2025, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at their home in Chandler, Arizona.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The companies try to slow down this process by submerging it in oil, but the resulting flavor is horrible.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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He was later seen submerging and resurfacing once before disappearing beneath the surface, according to officials.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Engulfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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