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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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Before the crisis that engulfed the world economy in 2008, there were early warning signals in some parts of the financial system.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

“As flames engulfed the home, Chelo was briefly seen on the porch,” the GoFundMe page said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But the shack, which had moments ago been engulfed in flames, was suddenly not on fire at all.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman