as in to interest
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of engross
If a potential friend is engrossed with a particular podcast or TV show, take their bid and check it out.
—
Anna Goldfarb,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
What matters, after all, is that feeling of being engrossed in a good story.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Sitting on the dais between her husband and pregnant White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the first lady appears to be engrossed in conversation.
—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for engross
Anna Goldfarb,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
What matters, after all, is that feeling of being engrossed in a good story.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Sitting on the dais between her husband and pregnant White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the first lady appears to be engrossed in conversation.
—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for engross
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engross
Verb
-
Focus on how your team members can learn and grow, and discuss with them what interests them.
-
But discovery interests me more than learning.
Verb
-
Perched high above the Bow Valley, Rimrock Banff will reopen this summer after a major redesign that includes a mountain-facing infinity pool, outdoor sauna, and quiet corners to immerse with nature.
-
Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.
Verb
-
But beyond his formal classes, what intrigued Roelker most were computers, particularly hacking.
-
With names such as Ulta Beauty, OPI, Joico, and Kentucky Fried Chicken onboard, Warner Bros Global Partnerships’ aim for the campaign is to sell the edgy aspect of the DC-verse, while creating zeitgeist moments that would intrigue young women and families.
Verb
-
The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck.
-
Law enforcement also linked Sanchez-Munoz to a June 11 shooting in which a vehicle occupied by an adult and a child was hit by gunfire in the area of Seventh Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
Verb
-
Like countless others, I was fascinated by the intersection of medicine, epidemiology, and emerging pathogens that the book portrayed.
-
Hornets have ‘totally reshaped that frontcourt’ Kevin O’Connor, Yahoo sports podcaster and writer, is fascinated by the trade on both sides.
Verb
-
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also warned that Washington would not tolerate any tolling system on Hormuz, saying his agency would aggressively target any actors involved.
-
The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
Verb
-
In 1980, Brown founded Black College Day, attracting 18,000 students to help bring attention to historically Black colleges and universities and encourage students to consider those institutions.
-
Since Instagram was founded, in 2010, the brokenhearted and heart-eyed alike have pored over which pictures to post to attract a particular person’s attention.
Verb
-
While their fellow Plums busied themselves with bridal parties and wedding cakes, these girls had political awakenings.
-
Appropriately, 19 miles east of their first major trophy lift since the 2021/22 League Cup, City men busied themselves by lifting the FA Cup over Chelsea in what was Pep Guardiola’s 24th visit to Wembley Stadium and his 20th major trophies as City manager.
Cite this Entry
“Engross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engross. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
