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 Traveler, 30 Jan. 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
With this big change, the museum has worked to create a space where visitors to feel immersed in art without feeling intimidated to learn.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.
—Tyler Johnson, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
But after two successive defeats have followed an encouraging five-match unbeaten run for Edwards’ side, the need to add one or two new voices and fresh ideas to a dressing room immersed in a depressing relegation fight was clear in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
These Star Wars games also standardized joystick controls in space sims — something that can still be felt in modern space sims to this day — and included precision flight physics and innovative mission design to keep players immersed in its impressive recreation of the Star Wars universe.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
At the Ritz Paris, soundproofed rooms and discreet service create privacy, while the hotel’s location and history keep guests immersed in the rhythms of the city just beyond Place Vendôme.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
So the pair dropped the idea and became fully immersed in creating the Key Biscayne Film Festival.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Being immersed in generations-old craft, watching people who are supported, protected, and valued for their labor, gave me clarity.
—Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
One of the men is smiling widely, clearly immersed in the rhythm and devotional enthusiasm.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Lovers of the natural world will find ample opportunities to become immersed in the landscape.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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
With this big change, the museum has worked to create a space where visitors to feel immersed in art without feeling intimidated to learn.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.
—Tyler Johnson, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Each module will feature ultrasensitive detector components immersed in liquid argon.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
But after two successive defeats have followed an encouraging five-match unbeaten run for Edwards’ side, the need to add one or two new voices and fresh ideas to a dressing room immersed in a depressing relegation fight was clear in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
These Star Wars games also standardized joystick controls in space sims — something that can still be felt in modern space sims to this day — and included precision flight physics and innovative mission design to keep players immersed in its impressive recreation of the Star Wars universe.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
At the Ritz Paris, soundproofed rooms and discreet service create privacy, while the hotel’s location and history keep guests immersed in the rhythms of the city just beyond Place Vendôme.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
So the pair dropped the idea and became fully immersed in creating the Key Biscayne Film Festival.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Being immersed in generations-old craft, watching people who are supported, protected, and valued for their labor, gave me clarity.
—Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
One of the men is smiling widely, clearly immersed in the rhythm and devotional enthusiasm.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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The White House’s message remains focused on supporting immigration enforcement.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Castillo said the solution requires leadership, coordination and a return to focused enforcement that prioritizes violent criminal offenders over broad street operations that escalate confrontation.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 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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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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To remove the grease and grime, use a sponge or microfiber cloth dipped in warm water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 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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Wrenn saw the film Lebrón had in the showcase, was intrigued by the script that won the prize and offered to work with him on the project.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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For years, researchers and sport scientists have been intrigued by what could be called the younger sibling effect — the idea that being born later (or last) in a family can increase the likelihood for athletic success.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The frothy zaniness was, of course, one of Barry’s Hollywood calling cards, but there always were serious themes submerged underneath.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because leather is sensitive to water and heat, these types of gloves should never be fully submerged.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Puerto Rico was first colonized by the Spanish from 1493 until 1898, the year that the United States occupied the country as part of the Spanish-American War.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Prop 19, passed in 2020, limited the transfer of a lower tax base only to homes that a child or heir actually occupied, and excluded rental homes.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The grieving parents of a Texas girl who drowned during a scuba certification class have filed a lawsuit against two agencies alleging the child’s death was preventable.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rural voters on the Eastern Shore don’t want their voices drowned out by Democrats forced into their district from the suburbs of Central Maryland.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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