engorge

Example Sentences

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Coastal bears engorge themselves on salmon runs and then disperse marine nutrients in measurable quantities.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

The possibility that torrents of water will run down mountain slopes, engorge waterways, and flood streets and communities, means residents should pay attention to their local weather sources and alerts.

From Scientific American • Aug. 18, 2023

Quasars are bright objects powered by "supermassive" black holes blasting out energy as they engorge themselves on gas, dust, and other matter within their gravitational grasp, according to Nasa.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Elongate and engorge a gastraphetes’ central cylinder to the point that a dragon would notice it, however, and it becomes impossible to fire without gripping it more firmly than even the strongest archer could manage.

From Slate • May 7, 2019

Some plants engorge themselves with water in the rare rainfall and store it for future use.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck