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engulfed

VERB

absorb, overwhelm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bury consume encompass envelop flood immerse inundate overrun overwhelm plunge submerge swamp

STRONG

deluge drown engross imbibe overflow whelm

WEAK

swallow up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dry neglect uncover underwhelm

Example Sentences

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By 11 a.m., the building was again engulfed in flames.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The AI reality distortion field has engulfed more than the Mag-7.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But Americans who think the process abroad will always meet the standards they are accustomed to can find themselves unexpectedly engulfed in a quagmire of complications.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The server maker has outlined its plan to investigate the chip smuggling scandal that has engulfed the company.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The fog engulfed them, leaving the empty hillside mocking him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver