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, 13 May 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
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
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
Adjective
At the center of it all, perfectly aligned with the flags, columns, architraves, and pediments, was the engrossed Declaration in its altar, surmounted by a bronze eagle.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossed
Adjective
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Patrick Vieira was 24 years old and totally immersed in his career, a midfield colossus with Arsenal and a World Cup winner with France, when the call of Africa became overwhelming.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Thereafter, Jupiter will appear to drop rapidly away from Venus, setting progressively earlier and becoming more and more deeply immersed in the bright evening twilight during the balance of June.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Verb
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That’s a cheap and easy analogy, but that’s what interested me to want to make this show.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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What interested you in the character initially?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie stayed focused on the need to make electric bills more affordable.—
Robert Duffy,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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Her advice is to stay focused on long-term strategy.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Non-JoJo Siwa Cruise attendees seemed intrigued by the events, from what Johnson saw.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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When Blue Ruby’s Yuba County property came on the market, the Ladeiras were intrigued.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 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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On Thursday, Kansas City, Kansas, police 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 7th Street and Metropolitan Avenue.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Ukraine also reportedly struck targets linked to Russia’s supply routes to occupied Crimea, including road and rail infrastructure.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Princess Kate, 44, previously revealed that all of her children are fascinated by planes and other aircraft.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Because people's feelings, passions, and motivations have always fascinated me.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But some of the payments Newsom solicited went to nonprofits Siebel Newsom is involved with, and which have paid her a salary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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And there's a certain time lapse involved in buying fractional shares.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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“Engrossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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