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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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The United States and Iran have both played down chances of a quick deal to end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

He woke to find the ship engulfed in chaos.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

We stepped out to find dozens of cell phones hoisted in our direction as we were engulfed by a chorus of cheers.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama