as in absorbed
having the mind fixed on something
the child was so immersed in a book that she didn't hear her mother calling
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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as in dipped
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 immersed
Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Moreover, though, the show seems to want to confer a kind of authenticity upon a milieu that many worried would be grotesquely misrepresented by creators who aren’t exactly immersed in local journalism.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Fully immersed, yet without the capacity to watch ourselves from outside the moment.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The mild weather makes walking all the more enjoyable, and walking is my favorite way to feel immersed in Manhattan’s energy.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
If the mixture has reduced to where potatoes are not immersed, add more broth to cover.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Since the attack, Lulu has immersed herself in sports.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
That shakeup is why Lemon Grove needs someone already immersed in the city’s inner workings, argued Mendoza and Mayor Alysson Snow.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In each of these dining rooms, guests are immersed in vision and inspiration, the chefs’ ideas playing out in every course.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
The husband-and-wife co-founders grew up in Brooklyn and spent their youth immersed in Williamsburg’s creative and cultural scene in the late 2000s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Hannes, immersed in Rilke, is gradually persuaded that botany has its own romance.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Looking to get further immersed in Johnson’s work?
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But militarism and conquest of the landscape were major themes of the growing right-wing nationalism in Austria, in which Mörk became immersed.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Moreover, though, the show seems to want to confer a kind of authenticity upon a milieu that many worried would be grotesquely misrepresented by creators who aren’t exactly immersed in local journalism.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Fully immersed, yet without the capacity to watch ourselves from outside the moment.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The mild weather makes walking all the more enjoyable, and walking is my favorite way to feel immersed in Manhattan’s energy.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The journey evolves, when the sculpture is backlit with a cool white front light to showcase the illusion that the figure and its environment are immersed under water.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
If the mixture has reduced to where potatoes are not immersed, add more broth to cover.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Since the attack, Lulu has immersed herself in sports.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
That shakeup is why Lemon Grove needs someone already immersed in the city’s inner workings, argued Mendoza and Mayor Alysson Snow.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In each of these dining rooms, guests are immersed in vision and inspiration, the chefs’ ideas playing out in every course.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
The husband-and-wife co-founders grew up in Brooklyn and spent their youth immersed in Williamsburg’s creative and cultural scene in the late 2000s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Hannes, immersed in Rilke, is gradually persuaded that botany has its own romance.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Looking to get further immersed in Johnson’s work?
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Microtransactions have been dramatically scaled up, and the cost for a year of content has only dipped a little bit with less on offer.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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His strikeout percentage dipped to the lowest its been in his career and his walk percentage was at its highest, but his batting average on balls in play dropped more than 160 points from a season ago.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These hardworking and focused kids can dress up as worker bees.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Apply design thinking throughout to boost creativity, stay user-focused, and foster cross-team collaboration, while leveraging digital tools for real-time knowledge sharing and iterative development.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the first day of camp, Eyssimont was intrigued by the style of play that Sturm wants to play.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Williams was intrigued by the title when he was sent the song.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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But this canoe differs from the hundreds of others found submerged in rivers and lakes across Florida.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh occupied a precarious position for the next three years, cut off from the world, until a final offensive in 2023 sent nearly all 100,000+ residents fleeing into Armenia, abandoning an area Armenians had occupied for several millennia.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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There were no injuries despite the building being occupied at the time, according to Gamble.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2007, Black’s teenage brother Miguel Payne drowned at a local lake.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2007, Black’s teenage brother Miguel Payne drowned at a local lake.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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