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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The immersed detector will then start collecting data.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Sillman - an accomplished sports executive who is CEO of one of Ross’ companies, Relevent - already is heavily immersed in Dolphins business.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
To further feel immersed in the calming environment, my family and I took full advantage of the spa on-site—including massage and facial treatments, a Finnish sauna, steam room, and indoor pool.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Luft shares that she was long immersed in the world of Oz as a kid and beyond.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
With just the press of a button, guests can activate lights and motions to become immersed in a miniature world of merriment and magic.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the case of Delta Slim, Lindo immersed himself in the world of the blues.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet, Brown isn’t the reason Towns was immersed in his worst 3-point shooting season since his rookie year before the weekend.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Yount grew up in a wrestling family in Atwood, Kansas, and was immersed in the sport from a very young age.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
And that could complicate things for a team immersed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Kennedy was immersed in that world, but Berman and Bessette were not.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
Might be a nice world to be immersed in for a while.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Arriving on the historically Black campus in 1960 just months after students there launched sit-ins at a whites-only lunch counter, Jackson immersed himself in the blossoming Civil Rights Movement.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The immersed detector will then start collecting data.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Sillman - an accomplished sports executive who is CEO of one of Ross’ companies, Relevent - already is heavily immersed in Dolphins business.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
To further feel immersed in the calming environment, my family and I took full advantage of the spa on-site—including massage and facial treatments, a Finnish sauna, steam room, and indoor pool.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Luft shares that she was long immersed in the world of Oz as a kid and beyond.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
With just the press of a button, guests can activate lights and motions to become immersed in a miniature world of merriment and magic.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
Mendoza has been part of Los Angeles’ house scene since her teens, growing up immersed in warehouse parties, backyard functions and DIY spaces.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
In the case of Delta Slim, Lindo immersed himself in the world of the blues.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet, Brown isn’t the reason Towns was immersed in his worst 3-point shooting season since his rookie year before the weekend.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Yount grew up in a wrestling family in Atwood, Kansas, and was immersed in the sport from a very young age.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
And that could complicate things for a team immersed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Kennedy was immersed in that world, but Berman and Bessette were not.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
Might be a nice world to be immersed in for a while.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Arriving on the historically Black campus in 1960 just months after students there launched sit-ins at a whites-only lunch counter, Jackson immersed himself in the blossoming Civil Rights Movement.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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The property is foodie-focused with 12 restaurants, and feels deeply rooted in place with local art and design.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even after winning gold, Liu is more focused on bottling up the feeling of her skate instead.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Things that interested me as a child, as a teenager and as a young adult still interest me.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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What interested me from the very start was a certain fundamental clash of cultures that the crime seemed to have exposed.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Warner’s stock dipped about 1%, while Paramount jumped more than 7%.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Thus, the claims of versatile wear immediately intrigued me.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Tao has long been intrigued by, but reserved about, what AI tools can do for his field.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Add 1 cup of vinegar to a gallon of hot water, add white clothing so it is fully submerged, and soak overnight.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The spot is currently occupied by a low placeholder building, covered with colorful graffiti-style murals, and a beer garden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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With his winters and springs occupied, Harper typically gets inquiries about a certain fall sport.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On a list of deaths maintained by the collective, the first entry is a man from Iraq who drowned while trying to cross, leaving behind a two-year-old daughter.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Hance has claimed other lives as well, including Mary Kelley, 68, who drowned there in 2022.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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