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
Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the speaker's three class-D amplifiers, subwoofers, and both front- and rear-facing tweeters ensure that everyone can get immersed in its soundscape.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The resulting property is a dream home for anyone who wants to be immersed in nature, botanist or not.
—Gala Mora, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Bennett describes her child as one who is constantly immersed in sound and rhythm, never missing an opportunity to sing and dance.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Manor House guests are immersed in an expansive Wes Anderson-meets-The Crown effect in any room, though the two-storey, 953 sq ft Dynasty Suite is a true showstopper.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
After stepping back from the battle-rap scene, Griffin immersed himself in religion.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Day to day, the judge in Texas is immersed in a roster of cases involving immigration, employment and insurance disputes.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Tinos, Greece Designed by Co-Lab, this minimalist villa is built to feel fully immersed in its jungle surroundings.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 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
The Oak Leaf Trail is one of my favorite ways to get immersed in Milwaukee’s beauty.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the speaker's three class-D amplifiers, subwoofers, and both front- and rear-facing tweeters ensure that everyone can get immersed in its soundscape.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The resulting property is a dream home for anyone who wants to be immersed in nature, botanist or not.
—Gala Mora, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Bennett describes her child as one who is constantly immersed in sound and rhythm, never missing an opportunity to sing and dance.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Manor House guests are immersed in an expansive Wes Anderson-meets-The Crown effect in any room, though the two-storey, 953 sq ft Dynasty Suite is a true showstopper.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
After stepping back from the battle-rap scene, Griffin immersed himself in religion.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Day to day, the judge in Texas is immersed in a roster of cases involving immigration, employment and insurance disputes.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Tinos, Greece Designed by Co-Lab, this minimalist villa is built to feel fully immersed in its jungle surroundings.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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The more focused simulation predicted two additional phases of ice that are still undiscovered.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the time, federal investigators in Boston were heavily focused on violent crime, drug trafficking and organized crime cases.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 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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High school attendance also dipped.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Kuechly retired six years ago and has dipped his toes in national work, while also being the radio analyst on Carolina Panthers games.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
1 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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He was particularly intrigued by schizophrenia—the pinnacle of madness and the most complex puzzle of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many people like me — scientists and coffee enthusiasts — were intrigued by a long-term study that found that those who drank multiple cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop dementia.—
Richard M. Ransohoff,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The van went missing in December 2014 from Waldorf, Maryland, and had likely been submerged for years, officers said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Chong, 104 minutes Pixar’s latest family-friendly charmer depicts a land war — over a patch of earth that was once occupied by beavers and other wildlife and that human developers are eager to blow up for a highway.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Michelle said medical professionals at the hospital told her that Juan drowned after his leg got caught in the lake's fountain, trapping him under the water.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned while enjoying festivities on the water.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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