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
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 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
Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Drawing on Renaissance design, the goal was to create a romantic atmosphere in which guests are immersed in a scene fit for a work of art, placing them—and the wearable art on their bodies—within the visual tradition of the surrounding pieces.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Students are fully engaged in the hands-on experience while being immersed in the competitive edge of the medical challenge.
—Simulation Academy At Yale, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
In the first pages of Odessa, Yetta’s mother Frieda recites the Shechechiyanu prayer to herself while immersed in the mikvah, a ritual bath in a freshwater spring.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Since arriving at the University of Houston nearly three years ago, coach Willie Fritz has immersed himself in the history of the football program.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
As the series continues, the audience is immersed in the favelas, the low-income communities tucked into the city’s hillsides, which overlook the glittering towers of the wealthiest residents.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Spend your days immersed in scenic hubs like the polished boutiques of Östermalm or the leafy island of Stora Essingen, soaking in the rich sense of Scandi-chic that should inspire you long after your trip ends.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Housed in a former dry ice warehouse, the 21-room Hotel Dryce is the perfect home base for those wanting to feel immersed in the city.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 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
Growing up in working-class Altadena as the second child of a silversmith mother and metalworker father, both of whom have a master’s degree in art and an aversion to television, Chambers spent much of his life immersed in the robust arts-and-crafts scene of Pasadena in the early 2000s.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Drawing on Renaissance design, the goal was to create a romantic atmosphere in which guests are immersed in a scene fit for a work of art, placing them—and the wearable art on their bodies—within the visual tradition of the surrounding pieces.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Students are fully engaged in the hands-on experience while being immersed in the competitive edge of the medical challenge.
—Simulation Academy At Yale, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
In the first pages of Odessa, Yetta’s mother Frieda recites the Shechechiyanu prayer to herself while immersed in the mikvah, a ritual bath in a freshwater spring.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Since arriving at the University of Houston nearly three years ago, coach Willie Fritz has immersed himself in the history of the football program.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
As the series continues, the audience is immersed in the favelas, the low-income communities tucked into the city’s hillsides, which overlook the glittering towers of the wealthiest residents.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Spend your days immersed in scenic hubs like the polished boutiques of Östermalm or the leafy island of Stora Essingen, soaking in the rich sense of Scandi-chic that should inspire you long after your trip ends.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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This no-reservations Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square can feel frantic, everyone wanting everything at once, but the kitchen stays focused and fearless.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Others are more focused on overseeing how agents are created and deployed through their organizations.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cindy would give Ann gourmet popcorn or maybe a sweatshirt from her alma mater, while Ann would give Cindy a special book on a topic that interested her, or maybe an old batch of family recipes.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the middle of last month, for example, rates briefly dipped under 6% for 30-year terms.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In Nagoro, a remote village in Tokushima Prefecture, the population has dipped from 300+ to less than 30.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 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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Tocchet reiterated Wednesday that he’s intrigued by Barkey’s versatility.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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He was intrigued by Caglianone’s approach throughout Saturday’s victory.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
Verb
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In July 2025, a body was pulled from a van that was submerged in the Harbor, police said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In the locker room after Tuesday’s game, teammates sat with their feet submerged in buckets of ice and ice packs wrapped around their joints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Trying to link ads to consumer outcomes has been a quest that has occupied many on Madison Avenue for years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
Verb
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In 1994, Susan Smith drowned her two young children by strapping them in a car and rolling it into a South Carolina lake.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Autopsies later revealed that the three had drowned, MLive and WJRT reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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