IMMERSE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

immerse

verb

i-ˈmərs

Definition of immerse

as in to interest

to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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as in to dip

to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid tried to immerse the balloon in the water

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Recent Examples of immerse But the way people encounter health information is changing, and that shift is especially noticeable with Gen Z, the first generation to grow up immersed in social media. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026 On the other hand, Madrid brought the energy back up, inviting us to spend our days immersed in the city’s lively streets and endless activity. — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026 To arrive, be taken care of, and fully immerse themselves in the moment. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 From food and activities to the overarching culture, players had the opportunity to be immersed in locals’ everyday go-tos. — Zuri Primos july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immerse

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Pushing Content That Doesn’t Interest The Audience New marketers often lead social posts with company news, product features or promotional content without considering what interests their audience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Reds have several players under team control beyond this season who could interest other teams, like outfielder JJ Bleday and infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer, but for now, at least, the team seems to be concentrating on moving rentals.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of interest

Verb

Speier’s co-founder dipped out of the business in November 2022.

— Julia Coin July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Trump’s top border policy advisor, Tom Homan, told Fox News on Monday that monthly detention numbers dipped because of the partial government shutdown earlier this year.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of dip

Verb

So, if you’re intrigued by the potential and plant support stakes provide, here are eight plants worth staking starting this summer and beyond.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
He was intrigued by the new space company and saw an opportunity to help build the future of spaceflight.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Definition of intrigue

Verb

Flooding on Thursday evening disrupted parts of Guwahati, Assam’s capital with about 2 million residents, as submerged roads left commuters stranded for hours.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The challenge was unofficially posed by rival magician Rahman Bey, who, on July 21, 1926, spent an hour locked in a coffin partially submerged underwater.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of submerge

Verb

Two inspectors were escorted into The Club one night last year by homeowners who had targeted Airbnbs occupied by guests.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
According to Zirpolo, the barn-like structure housed a produce market more than 10 years ago, before Wood Creations Boutique occupied the space.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Definition of occupy

Verb

When Rodri collected his Golden Ball award, having been voted player of the tournament, the Argentina supporters drowned it out with chants for Messi.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
But they were outnumbered three or four to one by Argentina fans, who drowned them out with long flat roars whenever their team repelled a Spanish shot, or bundled a player off the pitch.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of drown

Verb

The researchers then soaked the material in glycerol—a syrupy compound that acts as a plasticizer, making the mycelium softer and more flexible without killing it.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
After a long day on the mountain, steal away to the soaking tub in one of the guest bathrooms to melt your stress (and muscle aches) away.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

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