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 August incident engulfed the storied cemetery in a political firestorm.
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Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
The country was engulfed in anti-war protests as tens of thousands of young Americans died for nothing, and many more were left scarred for life.
—Vuk Vukovic, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
The girls had minutes to flee before the Morrison Ranch barn was fully engulfed in flames.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The scandal engulfed the prime minister Monday and sent shock waves across the country.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
The country was engulfed in anti-war protests as tens of thousands of young Americans died for nothing, and many more were left scarred for life.
—Vuk Vukovic, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
The girls had minutes to flee before the Morrison Ranch barn was fully engulfed in flames.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The scandal engulfed the prime minister Monday and sent shock waves across the country.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engulf
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In admiration for Palmer’s resilience, fans flooded social media with messages of support, praising her vulnerability and strength to take on the role of breadwinner as a child.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The foundation of the hostel’s store was ruined by debris and mud flooded into the cabins, damaging furnishings, Wise said.Graham Hurley, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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And many large-scale Russian attacks -- such as Sunday's, which targeted Ukraine's power grid -- feature a combination of drones, and cruise and ballistic missiles aimed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lorraine Longhi said her family has been overwhelmed with messages offering support.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
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Downtown flooding became a regularity, including a deadly flood in August 1998 in which two boys drowned.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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The initial victim was Brian Jones, a founding member of the Rolling Stones who drowned in his swimming pool in 1969.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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His latest monologue, in contrast, is submerged in the swamp of vintage misogyny.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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The man was found at the rear of the property partially submerged in the creek, but conscious.Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Engulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulf. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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