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
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
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
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Emma McCormick Goodhart Artist Emma McCormick Goodhart immersed herself in archaeoacoustics, the study of sound in archaeological contexts, like caves.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The film, directed by series creator Jon Favreau, has been cleverly engineered to work as a stand-alone entry even for those who haven’t immersed themselves in the streaming Star Wars universe.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Boateng immersed himself in Savoir’s London Bedworks, learning the ins and outs of the meticulous production process.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the water.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Riders will be fully immersed in the story as an audio-animatronic of Scooter attempts to convince the band to stop jamming and leave to make their concert on time.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Dive Into The History Ride The Rails Nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is immersed in natural beauty, which can be fully appreciated from within a 1940s era rail car on the Virginia Scenic Railway.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Mbappé enjoyed a tranquil childhood thanks to a large and supportive family that immersed him in sport.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Adjective
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
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
Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Emma McCormick Goodhart Artist Emma McCormick Goodhart immersed herself in archaeoacoustics, the study of sound in archaeological contexts, like caves.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The film, directed by series creator Jon Favreau, has been cleverly engineered to work as a stand-alone entry even for those who haven’t immersed themselves in the streaming Star Wars universe.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Boateng immersed himself in Savoir’s London Bedworks, learning the ins and outs of the meticulous production process.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the water.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Riders will be fully immersed in the story as an audio-animatronic of Scooter attempts to convince the band to stop jamming and leave to make their concert on time.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Dive Into The History Ride The Rails Nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is immersed in natural beauty, which can be fully appreciated from within a 1940s era rail car on the Virginia Scenic Railway.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Mbappé enjoyed a tranquil childhood thanks to a large and supportive family that immersed him in sport.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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Future discussions feel fuzzy rather than focused.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The May 9 cold open focused on Matt Damon as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who bonded at a bar with Jost's Hegseth and Ansari's Kash Patel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
Verb
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That was a motif that kept coming up and that interested me, this war analogy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lawmakers raised tuition for state universities, took an axe to Medicaid and dipped into the state’s savings account to bridge the budget gap.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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That trend has led to lower inventory on dealers’ lots, but supply levels haven’t dipped low enough to slow the decline in average listing prices.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
15 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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Citadel Securities is intrigued by prediction markets, its president told me last month.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Even at a new track without a prominent horse, many respondents say they’re still intrigued by Saturday’s event.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Two cans of personal beverages were submerged in ice inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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While submerged, the Borei class SSBNs are the most survivable leg of the Russian nuclear triad.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Verb
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At least 27 homes were so severely damaged that they could not be safely occupied along the coast, according to the California Coastal Commission.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The drive-thru coffee house will take over the property previously occupied by TGI Fridays, which closed five years ago, said petitioner James Hus of the DVG Team.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Detroit fans who stuck around until the end of the game were drowned out by the bus loads of Cavaliers fans.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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But with the mood in the Islamic Republic increasingly tense, and the country potentially on the brink of a resumption of war, all but the hardline official messaging seems to be drowned out.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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