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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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Recent Examples of immerse
The idea that started as a ripple appealed to Stevenson, a third generation Del Martian, who grew up immersed in the beach culture, and married a surf writer, enthusiast and board tester, quickly becoming part of a coastal enclave where surfing was not just a sport—rather a way of life.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Van Cleef & Arpels originally planned to debut the collection in Paris and then bring guests to Egypt to immerse themselves directly in the history that inspired it.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Pederson says her museum’s scent experiments help immerse visitors in its exhibits.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Her household is immersed in that club rivalry Aladdani describes.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Van Cleef & Arpels originally planned to debut the collection in Paris and then bring guests to Egypt to immerse themselves directly in the history that inspired it.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Pederson says her museum’s scent experiments help immerse visitors in its exhibits.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Her household is immersed in that club rivalry Aladdani describes.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immerse
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Make new friends or join a club that interests you.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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What interested him was the gap between the performance of power and whatever lives underneath it.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Hosted nonfiction dipped to 23 from 26.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The album is structured to trace the arc of a relationship, which means that the second half dips into the heartbreak we’re used to getting from Rodrigo.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The Chicago Outerbelt, a 210-mile trail that encircles the city, intrigued our copy editor.—
Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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We were intrigued, to say the least, along with over 300 other commenters.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Then in September, floods drowned islanders living in Clarendon and submerged what was left of the banana harvest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Many also reference Oscarville, a predominantly Black community whose residents were violently expelled from Forsyth County in 1912 before the land was eventually submerged beneath the lake decades later.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Fahed Rahal said soccer occupies a unique place within Algerian culture, serving as a source of identity and connection across generations.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Siebel Newsom, 51, has occupied a higher profile position compared to spouses of other state leaders.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Skokie police said first responders began lifesaving measures at the scene, and the person who nearly drowned was stabilized at a local hospital.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Because people's feelings, passions, and motivations have always fascinated me.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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By the time Jackie arrived at Buckingham Palace for her first meeting with the Queen in June 1961 during her husband's presidency, she had long been fascinated by royalty.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Sprouting watermelon seeds, a process where fresh seeds soak and then naturally shed their black shells, is also a popular way to use the seeds.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immerse. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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