immerses

verb

present tense third-person singular of immerse
1
as in occupies
to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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2
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 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 The program immerses about 150 students a year in real-world education alongside working industry professionals for a semester-long, education-away experience. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 At roughly 20 hours long for just the main campaign, the game already immerses players in Bond’s story for a period of time equal to or longer than most individual actors’ entire tenure. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026 Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immerses
  1. occupies
  2. dips
  3. intrigues
  4. submerges
  5. fascinates
  6. drowns
  7. interests
  8. soaks
Verb
  • Funko occupies a massive physical footprint in a far corner of the convention center at SDCC, the annual pop culture festival that attracts over 130,000 fans and geeks from around the world.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • Unless those fundamentals change, the trade deficit is likely to remain not just persistent, but historically large — regardless of who occupies the White House or how aggressively tariffs are deployed.
    — Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of occupies
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  • Energy storage systems such as batteries play a pivotal role in smoothing renewable intermittency by absorbing excess solar and wind generation and dispatching it when production dips.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • As the day progresses, executive function naturally dips, making late afternoon better suited for collaborative alignment.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of dips
Verb
  • If this topic intrigues you, join us at the free, online Work on Purpose Summit on July 30, 2026.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • That’s what intrigues them about coming to work for a large company that’s constantly evolving.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Definition of intrigues
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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  • But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Definition of fascinates
Verb
  • 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
  • The show involved bizarre, absurdist comedy premises — in one episode, a man drowns in a bowl of Mary’s chicken soup — and satirized the effects of consumerism on the American housewife.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of drowns
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  • Pushing Content That Doesn’t Interest The Audience New marketers often lead social posts with company news, product features or promotional content without considering what interests their audience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • What’s underneath Beulah and what’s really driving her is what interests me.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of interests
Verb
  • This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • After baking, the cake (which starts with a white cake mix) gets poked all over and drizzled with frozen lemonade concentrate, which soaks into every crevice.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Definition of soaks

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