Engulfs

Synonyms for "engulfs" (73 found)

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Closest matches (15)

Verb(1 words)

baptize be prodigal with bury cascade cataract cover deluge devour dip douse drink drown duck dunk

Strong matches (22)

eat engorge envelop flood flood the market gobble gulp gulp down imbibe immerge immerse ingest ingurgitate inundate merge overbrim overdose overequip overflow

Verb(3 words)

engross ensphere immerse

Related words (36)

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Sample sentences

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The grey goo engulfs everything.

Source: tatoeba (5379444)

The snake engulfs prey entirely by unhinging his jaw.

Source: tatoeba (6582629)

Scientific research suggests the red giant will continue to expand and grow larger until it engulfs Mercury, Venus and some scientists speculate possibly Earth will be consumed by the Sun.

Source: tatoeba (12357468)

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