as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engrossed
Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Rachel became engrossed in Facebook videos of other moms who were documenting their families’ self-deportation process and describing their relief to be out of the United States.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The dancers appear free of themselves and the world, utterly engrossed in music and dance in a way that is generous and fully alive.
—Jennifer Homans, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She's currently engrossed in a debate—between herself and herself—about what her dress should look like.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of a carefully handwritten piece of parchment (what’s known as an engrossed copy), this variant is one of the few surviving broadside editions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon news of Short’s death, the case made major headlines, and the media became engrossed in coverage of the investigation.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Her children and their cousins scampered about, while the adults were deeply engrossed in conversation.
—Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025
Set in rural New England, The Lonely Woman follows a woman whose first love died in a mountain tunnel, and becomes engrossed in a new disappearance.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
What engrossed him and his team was the Alto’s graphical display, which was destined to make the text-only displays of contemporary computers obsolete.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Don’t listen to your favorite podcast or get engrossed in conversation.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For Dallas’ Black community in the late 1950s through the 1960s, the Forest Theater was the place to see and be seen, recalls Shirley Rhodes, an 80-year-old South Dallas native who spent Saturdays there during her childhood while engrossed in the cinematic offerings.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
When not engrossed in their studies, preppy students also embrace the outdoors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Duff wrote alongside a photo of Banks engrossed in her gift.
—Taiwo Balogun, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Yorke’s wife, Dajana, was curled up next to him, engrossed in a Murakami novel.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
The technique gives the viewer the feeling of being engrossed inside the image and is used to great effect in with hundreds of maps and thousands of lithographs, letters and paintings.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In his early thirties, while engrossed in these studies, Lamarck also became romantically involved with a woman named Rosalie de la Porte.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Rachel became engrossed in Facebook videos of other moms who were documenting their families’ self-deportation process and describing their relief to be out of the United States.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The dancers appear free of themselves and the world, utterly engrossed in music and dance in a way that is generous and fully alive.
—Jennifer Homans, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She's currently engrossed in a debate—between herself and herself—about what her dress should look like.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of a carefully handwritten piece of parchment (what’s known as an engrossed copy), this variant is one of the few surviving broadside editions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon news of Short’s death, the case made major headlines, and the media became engrossed in coverage of the investigation.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Her children and their cousins scampered about, while the adults were deeply engrossed in conversation.
—Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025
Set in rural New England, The Lonely Woman follows a woman whose first love died in a mountain tunnel, and becomes engrossed in a new disappearance.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
What engrossed him and his team was the Alto’s graphical display, which was destined to make the text-only displays of contemporary computers obsolete.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Don’t listen to your favorite podcast or get engrossed in conversation.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For Dallas’ Black community in the late 1950s through the 1960s, the Forest Theater was the place to see and be seen, recalls Shirley Rhodes, an 80-year-old South Dallas native who spent Saturdays there during her childhood while engrossed in the cinematic offerings.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
When not engrossed in their studies, preppy students also embrace the outdoors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Duff wrote alongside a photo of Banks engrossed in her gift.
—Taiwo Balogun, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Yorke’s wife, Dajana, was curled up next to him, engrossed in a Murakami novel.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
The technique gives the viewer the feeling of being engrossed inside the image and is used to great effect in with hundreds of maps and thousands of lithographs, letters and paintings.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossed
Adjective
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Despite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium.—
Shirl Leigh
March 31,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s what interested us as well.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Discreet, quiet, and very focused on coffee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yeah, just got to stay focused, stay ready, and go help the team win.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He’s currently projected as a second-rounder, but NBA scouts are intrigued by his defensive ability and versatility.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And then there were fans intrigued by the league’s potential holiday play, particularly the idea of a Thanksgiving Eve spotlight.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Even the sixth-generation ryokans that have occupied this neighborhood for centuries don’t have this bird’s eye view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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If slightly adult-leaning movies once occupied the center of the multiplex, that territory now belongs to the PG movie.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Engrossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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