as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
the child was so immersed in a book that she didn't hear her mother calling
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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Recent Examples of immersed
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Her class became immersed in movement from the start.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium.
—Shirl Leigh
march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.
—Ian Dille, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Viking longships traverse some of the world’s most iconic rivers from the Rhone in Europe to the Mekong in Vietnam, and dock right outside the center of beautiful towns and villages, which allow travelers to feel immersed in new destinations every day.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The hotel has over 100 works of art, and stepping into the hotel is like an immersed tour in the atmosphere of traditional oriental aesthetics and modern art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Mbappé enjoyed a tranquil childhood thanks to a large and supportive family that immersed him in sport.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
In 2020, as the pandemic gripped the world, Cord Jefferson, Max Read, Emma Carmichael and Leah Beckmann spent their days in a Zoom writers room immersed in a project that hit close to home.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Beats Studio Buds+ Earphones Deal The Beats Studio Buds+ deliver strong, yet balanced sound that keeps you immersed in your audio thanks to features like spatial audio.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
In subsequent experiments Rosenberg discovered that this effect was due to the presence of cisplatin, a product formed by electrochemical oxidation of platinum electrodes immersed in a nutrient medium that contained ammonium chloride as a pH buffer.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Growing up in working-class Altadena as the second child of a silversmith mother and metalworker father, both of whom have a master’s degree in art and an aversion to television, Chambers spent much of his life immersed in the robust arts-and-crafts scene of Pasadena in the early 2000s.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Adjective
Housed in a former dry ice warehouse, the 21-room Hotel Dryce is the perfect home base for those wanting to feel immersed in the city.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Her class became immersed in movement from the start.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium.
—Shirl Leigh
march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.
—Ian Dille, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Viking longships traverse some of the world’s most iconic rivers from the Rhone in Europe to the Mekong in Vietnam, and dock right outside the center of beautiful towns and villages, which allow travelers to feel immersed in new destinations every day.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The hotel has over 100 works of art, and stepping into the hotel is like an immersed tour in the atmosphere of traditional oriental aesthetics and modern art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Dive Into The History Ride The Rails Nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is immersed in natural beauty, which can be fully appreciated from within a 1940s era rail car on the Virginia Scenic Railway.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Mbappé enjoyed a tranquil childhood thanks to a large and supportive family that immersed him in sport.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
In 2020, as the pandemic gripped the world, Cord Jefferson, Max Read, Emma Carmichael and Leah Beckmann spent their days in a Zoom writers room immersed in a project that hit close to home.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Beats Studio Buds+ Earphones Deal The Beats Studio Buds+ deliver strong, yet balanced sound that keeps you immersed in your audio thanks to features like spatial audio.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
In subsequent experiments Rosenberg discovered that this effect was due to the presence of cisplatin, a product formed by electrochemical oxidation of platinum electrodes immersed in a nutrient medium that contained ammonium chloride as a pH buffer.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Growing up in working-class Altadena as the second child of a silversmith mother and metalworker father, both of whom have a master’s degree in art and an aversion to television, Chambers spent much of his life immersed in the robust arts-and-crafts scene of Pasadena in the early 2000s.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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This no-reservations Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square can feel frantic, everyone wanting everything at once, but the kitchen stays focused and fearless.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Others are more focused on overseeing how agents are created and deployed through their organizations.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cindy would give Ann gourmet popcorn or maybe a sweatshirt from her alma mater, while Ann would give Cindy a special book on a topic that interested her, or maybe an old batch of family recipes.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lawmakers raised tuition for state universities, took an axe to Medicaid and dipped into the state’s savings account to bridge the budget gap.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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That trend has led to lower inventory on dealers’ lots, but supply levels haven’t dipped low enough to slow the decline in average listing prices.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
15 May 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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When one of Zotkina’s colleagues, archaeologist Ksenia Kolobova, saw a pattern of circular marks lining the hole that were similar to those made by early human dental work, Zotkina was intrigued.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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In addition to working with Carell, Clive was intrigued by the journey that Katie goes on in such a short period.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Two cans of personal beverages were submerged in ice inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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While submerged, the Borei class SSBNs are the most survivable leg of the Russian nuclear triad.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Verb
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At least 27 homes were so severely damaged that they could not be safely occupied along the coast, according to the California Coastal Commission.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The drive-thru coffee house will take over the property previously occupied by TGI Fridays, which closed five years ago, said petitioner James Hus of the DVG Team.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In 1994, Susan Smith drowned her two young children by strapping them in a car and rolling it into a South Carolina lake.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Autopsies later revealed that the three had drowned, MLive and WJRT reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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