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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
Donald was immersed in newspapers, not only the editorial process but also the stuff of print—typesetting, the quality of ink, the various grades of paper.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Ideally, this will take place immersed in nature, the quintessential stress-relieving environment.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Monterroso Mejia, however, didn’t initially immerse herself in this singular project.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Before the first complaint was dropped, attorneys for the city, Stillman and the Toledo family had been immersed in arguing more than 200 motions, battling over which evidence and witnesses would be presented to the jury and what arguments the parties could make.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Ideally, this will take place immersed in nature, the quintessential stress-relieving environment.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Monterroso Mejia, however, didn’t initially immerse herself in this singular project.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Before the first complaint was dropped, attorneys for the city, Stillman and the Toledo family had been immersed in arguing more than 200 motions, battling over which evidence and witnesses would be presented to the jury and what arguments the parties could make.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immerse
Verb
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What seems to interest Yamashita most is the awful experience of guessing how to answer the questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Some plants don’t interest them as much, especially plants with hairy or fuzzy leaves or that are strongly scented.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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For North American observers on the evening of May 30, the Blue Moon rises in the east as the sun dips below the horizon, with Antares glowing roughly 3 degrees to the lower left of Earth's satellite — less than the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Once the ride began, Ferrell pulled the nuggets out of his pants and even called for his camera man to give him some sauce to dip the nuggets into.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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You’re intrigued by human behavior.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Simmons was intrigued enough to indulge the possibility.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The vast wind field around the slow-moving storm generated a massive storm surge that witnesses said submerged Miami Beach, Dorst said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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While occupying the catwalk, contestants were allowed three ten-minute breaks and a twenty-minute shower each day.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The hotel occupies 12 floors of a 42-story tower, offering 277 guest rooms and suites along with 15,000 square feet of event space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office said the man drowned at the swimming area at Little Emily Lake Park.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The combined disgust, discomfort, ignorance, and fascination with our Indigeneity that unsettled my aunties and fascinated my cousins made more sense to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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While the remote learning time during the COVID pandemic was challenging for many students, Ashlyn Duran used it to learn more about a subject that fascinated her.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Your clothing may get a longer soak and spin time than usual, but this setting doesn't use heavy-duty agitation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The Italian marble bathrooms have plush towels, Maison Francis Kurkdjian products, and (in all except the entry level rooms), both a deep soaking waterfall tub and separate shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immerse. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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