IMMERSE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

immerse

verb

i-ˈmərs

Definition of immerse

as in to interest

to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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as in to dip

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 immerse Bass did, riding her bicycle to campaign headquarters and immersing herself in the senator’s bid for the White House. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 Nothing Earbuds Deal Block out daily distractions and immerse yourself in rich sound with the Nothing Ear (a) ANC Earbuds. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 The luxury charter outfit was founded by the late American anthropologist and long-time Indonesian resident Patti Seery, who spent decades immersed in the archipelago. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Peedom also arranged for the lead actors to spend time in the Himalayas, where Phuntsok could immerse himself in Sherpa culture and dialect. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immerse

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Verb

What interests me most is the possibility of giving doctors another set of highly capable eyes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Follow what interests you without needing to come home with a grand revelation.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of interest

Verb

While Musk is overwhelmingly viewed positively by MAGA Republicans, those numbers dip for non-MAGA GOP voters and plummet for independent and Democratic voters.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Make sure to pick up a dipping sauce—Pepper Jelly, always, or Sweet Chili Sauce.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of dip

Verb

Both Heder and Madeley were intrigued by the juxtaposition of Heumann’s desire for movement with her paralysis forcing her to be still.

— Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Now in his 14th season with the NBA, Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum was first intrigued by wine when his wife Elise’s parents gifted the couple a bottle of Merlot while the two were still in college and dating.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of intrigue

Verb

Heavy rainfall turned Wednesday into a soggy mess across Broward County, submerging streets and inundating neighborhoods in Davie and surrounding areas.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Between 15 and 20 inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and coming close to the state's single-day rainfall record.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of submerge

Verb

The rooms Most of the 297 rooms and suites occupy a 30-storey tower added in the ’90s, where champagne tones, glossy dark woods, and silk accents meet impeccable detail.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The new Mastro’s took over the ground-floor space formerly occupied by McCormick & Schmick’s at the corner of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of occupy

Verb

Theiss’ wife filed a police complaint alleging that the men were shocked while trying to get out of the pool and drowned, NDTV reported.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026
And Saturday, with the game temporarily relocated to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Gators couldn’t even drown their sorrows in the usual Jacksonville sunshine.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of drown

Verb

Mitchell Kohrmann was fascinated by the Cannonball record runs between New York City and Los Angeles, but decided to make things more interesting by choosing the slowest possible car.

— Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026
Those copious field reports, sworn affidavits, and telegrams signed, alarmingly, HOOVER, would fascinate, enrage, and unmoor me.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinate

Verb

The two were rendered soaking wet, and after Camilla was given an umbrella, Charles was left without one and threw his hands in the air, asking aides where an umbrella was for him.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
The primary suite comes with its own fireplace, walk-in closet and a spa bathroom with a soaking tub, dual vanities and a separate shower.

— Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

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