engulf

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Winter Storm Fern is forecast to engulf an area well over half the length of the continental United States, stretching from Texas and the Great Plains region to the mid-Atlantic and northeastern states.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Unlike some immune cells, macrophages can directly engulf and destroy cancer cells.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

At a time when absolutist regimes ruled most of the globe and threatened to engulf the rest, “Common Sense” called for popular governments with frequent elections to assure “their fidelity to the Public will.”

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

It's a really popular destination year round, quite a high-end market, and not the kind of place where you would expect a fire to engulf a bar.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Inside the prayers were like muffled cries against a storm which seemed to engulf the world.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya