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
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
Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
But militarism and conquest of the landscape were major themes of the growing right-wing nationalism in Austria, in which Mörk became immersed.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
About two years later, the couple got engaged, and by then, Seehorn was immersed in Larson's family, which includes his two sons with Haney.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Seattle is a city immersed in nature and shot through with an spirit of conservationism, and 1 Hotel has fully embraced that eco-conscious culture in its design and service.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
You are completely immersed in the yearlong making of Disneyland thanks to excerpts from 100 hours of raw and rarely seen footage from the Walt Disney Archives shot by a team of cameramen tasked by Walt Disney to capture the construction of Disneyland.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The spacious accommodations, complete with glass walls, private pools, and decks, are spread across the resort and immersed in lush greenery for maximum seclusion.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
His stars, who are currently in that age range, immersed themselves in the soundtrack, despite not really knowing any of the artists of Tierney’s youth.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Before becoming immersed in video games as a career, O’Gallagher was an NAIA basketball All-American at Warner Pacific University in Portland, Ore.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
But militarism and conquest of the landscape were major themes of the growing right-wing nationalism in Austria, in which Mörk became immersed.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
As new Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is immersed in a coaching search, the team made its first roster move under his management.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
About two years later, the couple got engaged, and by then, Seehorn was immersed in Larson's family, which includes his two sons with Haney.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Seattle is a city immersed in nature and shot through with an spirit of conservationism, and 1 Hotel has fully embraced that eco-conscious culture in its design and service.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
You are completely immersed in the yearlong making of Disneyland thanks to excerpts from 100 hours of raw and rarely seen footage from the Walt Disney Archives shot by a team of cameramen tasked by Walt Disney to capture the construction of Disneyland.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The spacious accommodations, complete with glass walls, private pools, and decks, are spread across the resort and immersed in lush greenery for maximum seclusion.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
His stars, who are currently in that age range, immersed themselves in the soundtrack, despite not really knowing any of the artists of Tierney’s youth.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Before becoming immersed in video games as a career, O’Gallagher was an NAIA basketball All-American at Warner Pacific University in Portland, Ore.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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For Longbow, the Speedster offers a glimpse of a lighter, more focused electric future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What interested me in photographing Chalmers wasn’t capturing the disembodied ideas.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wash With Soap and Water As a final step, dab the area with a cloth or sponge dipped in slightly soapy water.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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The number of teachers on the payroll dipped, too, by about 17% in 2022 and 2023 before creeping back up in 2024 and 2025, according to data provided by Epic.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 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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Flash fiction — stories that top off around 1,000 to 1,500 words — intrigued him.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Locals understandably intrigued by new neighbors Move-in day was of considerable interest to the people, including UPS driver Saqunn Jackson, who had a delivery for the new mayor.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adams County Fire Rescue Bystanders pulled the driver out of the car, which was partially submerged and upside down, just as first responders arrived at the scene.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The final exam requires students to build a fire in the woods after having been submerged in a frigid creek.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The location also meant that whoever occupied Carthage could control the comings and goings across the Mediterranean’s central zone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Upon its release, seven of the songs from the album occupied top 10 spots on the Tunefind Top Movie Songs chart.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And a mom and dad promote ocean safety after their son drowned.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On June 20, 2001, in the Houston suburb of Clear Lake, Andrea Yates drowned her five children—Noah, John, Paul, Luke, and Mary—in the family bathtub.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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