IMMERSES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

immerses

verb

present tense third-person singular of immerse

as in occupies

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

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as in dips

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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Recent Examples of immerses From the outset, the show immerses audiences in 1930s New York, and while set in a noir world, there’s a modern aspect to it too. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 As the identity of the culprit becomes the talk of the school, Cartman immerses himself in 9/11 conspiracy theories, believing that the terrorist attack was actually an inside job staged by the Bush administration. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Billie Eilish and James Cameron team up for a movie that immerses the audience in her performances while also featuring enlightening conversations between two artistic icons about the magic behind the spectacle. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 This exercise immerses you in the outdoors and encourages you to appreciate even the smallest patches of green. — Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is an otherworldly experience that immerses you in thousands of years of natural history. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 An Eliza Jane School program one week in August immerses young children in trades, crafts, and homesteading skills (sold out for 2026). — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 The real-time 15-hour format immerses viewers in painful realities, reflecting authentic experiences from healthcare workers and patients. — Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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And as artificial intelligence raises questions about the future of entry-level work, TaskRabbit occupies an unusual corner of the labor market.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
The business currently occupies 16,000 square feet on the second and fourth floors of 210 University.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of occupies

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Salsas and dips including jalapeños have also been pulled from grocery stores across the United States.

— Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2026
As the sun dips below the horizon, a fleet of onlookers on jet skis and boats idle on the water to catch a peek of the vivacious scene.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dips

Verb

Heat schmaltz in a large pot to 325 F, ensuring the fat fully submerges the chicken.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Reviews have been positive for the thriller, which follows several residents of a small South Carolina town after a freak storm submerges the streets in enough water for marine predators to move in looking for snacks.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of submerges

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Yet, what fascinates is that Aristotle’s God isn’t a typical divine being who summons and shepherds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinates

Verb

James eventually drowns, leaving Sara and Max to continue alone.

— Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026
Most of the peril comes with dangerous ship-wrecking moments, including one that implies the death of Moana's relative, while our heroine herself almost drowns on her first voyage from land.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of drowns

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That distance—the difficulty of truly making contact with another person from the limits of the self—interests me as a writer.

— Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
What interests me is this idea of hybridity—where human infrastructure and natural systems become entangled.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of interests

Verb

To do this, spray the wood with water in several places to ensure the water soaks into the wood rather than beads on top of the surface.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

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