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View definitions for swallow up

swallow up

verb as in engulf

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Over the weekend, the council reported that the huge sinkhole was swallowing up even more road, threatening homes, cars and gardens.

From BBC

Residents evacuated after a sinkhole swallowed up a Surrey village high street say they have "no idea" how long they will be left out of their homes.

From BBC

A huge sinkhole in a street is Surrey is continuing to grow and swallow up more road, with the county council declaring a major incident.

From BBC

USC swarmed the paint from the start to stop her, swallowing up any entry pass that came near her.

"The problem is that Greenland feels swallowed up by Denmark," says Mr Pram Gad.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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