immerse

verb

i-ˈmərs How to pronounce immerse (audio)
Definition of immersenext
1
as in to interest
to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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2
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 The screenings are places for Ghibli fans, new and old, to congregate and immerse themselves in the natural splendor of the films. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 For a beautiful view of the aquamarine water and to immerse yourself in greenery, continue 30 minutes down Cliff Road to Overbeck’s Garden (open seasonally), a verdant oasis of rare plants. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 The Cinerama Dome opened in 1963 with its famous 86-foot-wide, panoramic screen that’s designed to immerse audiences in the viewing experience. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2026 Visitors to Top Gun Vegas will be able to visit the Hard Deck restaurant and bar featured in Maverick, along with other dining and retail options and experiences designed to immerse people in the world of the movies. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immerse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immerse
  1. interest
  2. dip
  3. intrigue
  4. submerge
  5. occupy
  6. drown
  7. fascinate
  8. soak
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  • What interests me is this idea of hybridity—where human infrastructure and natural systems become entangled.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The cliche of getting involved in activities that interest you where other people might go is actually a good idea.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of interest
Verb
  • But just as staggering was one of the overnight lows, which dipped to only a searing 97 degrees F (36 degrees C)—a tie for the hottest low that the city’s ever seen, a record first set just three years ago.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
  • Just a few months ago, mortgage rates dipped below 6% for the first time in years, fueling hopes that lower borrowing costs would revive the sluggish housing market.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of dip
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  • Spikerman, a third-round pick from 2024, intrigued other teams because of his strong defense in center field and some offensive improvements this season.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • If this topic intrigues you, join us at the free, online Work on Purpose Summit on July 30, 2026.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of intrigue
Verb
  • The floods submerged about one-third of the country, killed 1,737 people and displaced millions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • She was pronounced dead July 23 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after being submerged in the river.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of submerge
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  • In total, Chinese companies occupy six of the 10 spots for the most innovative humanoid robotics startups in the world, according to the report.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While both candidates occupy the left side of the national political spectrum, their records illustrate two distinct governing philosophies that have frequently clashed in San Francisco Democratic politics.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupy
Verb
  • Authorities on Monday identified a man who drowned over the weekend off the Carlsbad coast.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2026
  • The fear is that those chains will keep coming, and eventually drown out places like Humaideh’s.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of drown
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  • The concept of responding to a thing or prompt would fascinate Forti all her life.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026
  • After all, what are the pirate-ship kitchens Bourdain recounts early in Kitchen Confidential if not a more dangerous, adult version of the juvenile hijinks that have always fascinated Johnson?
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After two straight early morning practices soaked by rain, the Buffalo Bills finally got through a training camp session in the sunshine.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of soak

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