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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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Recent Examples of immerse
Roberts has seen the union through an especially difficult period for the coal industry and grew up immersed in it.
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The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
However, Parker became a Westeros historian, turning to Martin’s wider literary works to immerse himself in the specifics of this particular period of the fantasy universe.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.
—Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
However, Parker became a Westeros historian, turning to Martin’s wider literary works to immerse himself in the specifics of this particular period of the fantasy universe.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.
—Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immerse
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Both men are doing stuff that keeps them occupied, interests them on some level and pays the bills, but doesn’t consume their every waking thought.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This professional and human aspect really interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trans-Atlantic cargo shipped from New York to Rotterdam also dipped 2 percent to $830 per container.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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What must count in Dobson’s favour is his consistency across all nine league games, thanks in part to energy levels that rarely seem to dip.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Byrne was immediately intrigued by Bronstein’s screenplay.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Are you intrigued by the show’s even-soapier approach to the world of first responders?—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
7 Oct. 2025
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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,
12 Oct. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The plan also states that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza, something which has been speculated amid Israel’s offensive within the territory.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Birch said the Tech Park, which now fills three buildings in the 400 block of Main Street, picked up another tenant in the past couple of weeks and the park is about 70% occupied.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
8 Oct. 2025
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As commissioner Cathy Engelbert took the microphone to congratulate the Las Vegas Aces and crown them the WNBA champions, fans in Phoenix drowned out her message with relentless booing.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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His pre-teen son in tow, Luis joins up with a crusty group of dancers who are heading to a secret party in the heart of the desert, where the beats will be loud enough to drown out the sounds of the apocalyptic war that’s brewing around them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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And this character fascinated me, this person in an environment that has so much to offer but who’s so fragile inside.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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Levitation has fascinated both entertainers and scientists for centuries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its short and light body is easy to grip yet can take a drop or be submersed in up to 2 meters of water.—
Hunter Fenollol,
Popular Mechanics,
25 Apr. 2023
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Pioneer Day gives families an opportunity to submerse themselves into that time period and to learn through hands on activity.—
Gina Grillo,
chicagotribune.com,
25 June 2019
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immerse. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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