IMMERSED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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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immersed

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verb

past tense of immerse

as in interested

to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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as in dipped

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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Adjective

An estimated 4,600 people cycled through the three-day event to hear stories, take part in tribal dances, taste indigenous foods, and become immersed in a culture native to the land. — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Mikesell said the small group is central to a program in which artists who often have never met live together and become immersed in Miami’s arts community. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 How immersed do football fans really want to be? — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Thereafter, Jupiter will appear to drop rapidly away from Venus, setting progressively earlier and becoming more and more deeply immersed in the bright evening twilight during the balance of June. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 June 2026 Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 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

Verb

For the past eight months, Michigan players have been immersed in The Whittingham Way. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Her brand Bugatchi is celebrating its 45th anniversary and has more than 1,000 retail customers, a solid design and research team, and a robust shop-in-shop program, plus two of her sons are immersed in the business. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Leave the mums immersed in water for at least 30 minutes, until the pot feels heavy. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 O’Neill would lock himself in his studio behind three doors when deeply immersed in his work. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Serving in another field or capacity, pursuing a hobby or getting immersed in a new discipline or art, especially for those in creative spaces, can impart unique and valuable perspectives that inform one’s whole approach to work. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Bofill, who is from the eastern Cuban port city of Manzanillo, grew up immersed in music. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 At the restaurant, tables plonked in the sand feel intimate and experiential as well as immersed in the changing colors of the sunset sky. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 To prepare for the role, Hale immersed himself in his character's reality, spending a day and night on the streets without a phone, money, identification or personal belongings. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed

Adjective

While his medical team remains focused on supporting his recovery from these injuries, his progress over the past several days has been encouraging.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
That changing threat has also fueled a broader debate over whether the institutions created after 9/11 became too large, too expensive or too focused on the dangers of the previous era.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of focused

Verb

This question interested me as a computational biophysicist who studies how living systems process information and adapt to changing environments.

— Shiladitya Banerjee, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Your three films to date reveal you as a filmmaker interested in structure.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of interested

Adjective

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
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

Definition of absorbed

Verb

Neal, who grew up a 49ers fan, put it bluntly when he and his father were asked why the family was so intrigued by the Seahawks in particular.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Since Simpson was drafted out of Georgia Tech in 2022, Mottola wanted Rays minor-league coaches to refrain from making any changes, intrigued to see how far the unique skill set could take him.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of intrigued

Verb

Notably for Monticello, the stone Putah Creek Bridge that dates to 1896, submerged deep under Lake Berryessa, has been visited by SCUBA divers.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
And cultural touchstones are everywhere, like a jar of agua fresca in which a head is submerged at the birthday celebration, and a quinceañera tiara and scepter embedded in a victim.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of submerged

Verb

Tom Bonser, who was chief financial officer, left in January and has since taken on a new position at Fulham — although his role is now filled by Tom Rawcliffe, who previously occupied similar jobs at AFC Wimbledon and Bristol City.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Israel argues that the territory is disputed rather than occupied, and asserts that Jews have a historical right to the land.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026

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Verb

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, 34 people had already drowned on Lake Michigan on this day last year.

— Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Most recently, a Georgia grandmother was charged with involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children in the second degree on July 15 after her 2-year-old grandson drowned at an apartment complex pool, according to Fulton County jail records.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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