as in engaging
holding the attention or provoking interest
an immersing documentary on the array of animal species threatened with extinction
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as in interesting
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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as in dipping
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 immersing
Maressa Brown, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Clear things up with your ex before immersing yourself in his church.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Shelby has traveled to Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, and more, immersing herself in each fashion market, respectively.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Starting with his first film, 1967’s Titicut Follies, the director mastered a specific approach to nonfiction, eschewing talking-head interviews, explanatory title cards, and scores in favor of immersing viewers in unique worlds that played out in front of his camera.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
But Carew’s main objective is to continue immersing himself ever deeper into his new craft.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The system includes several easy-to-use tools for enhancing dialogue or immersing yourself in surround sound, all without waking any light sleepers or disturbing the neighbors.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This dense grove of bamboo includes stalks as high as 92 feet, immersing the visitor in a world of green—and Zen embodied.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
This energy can lend itself to immersing yourself in creative undertakings and healing self-work but isn’t exactly the best for anything that requires absolute clarity, facts, figures, or even speediness.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Clear things up with your ex before immersing yourself in his church.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Shelby has traveled to Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, and more, immersing herself in each fashion market, respectively.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Starting with his first film, 1967’s Titicut Follies, the director mastered a specific approach to nonfiction, eschewing talking-head interviews, explanatory title cards, and scores in favor of immersing viewers in unique worlds that played out in front of his camera.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
But Carew’s main objective is to continue immersing himself ever deeper into his new craft.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The system includes several easy-to-use tools for enhancing dialogue or immersing yourself in surround sound, all without waking any light sleepers or disturbing the neighbors.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This dense grove of bamboo includes stalks as high as 92 feet, immersing the visitor in a world of green—and Zen embodied.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
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The complaint alleges that Gavalas’s psychosis stemmed from engineering choices made by Google to make Gemini more engaging and lifelike.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Speaking via Zoom with his father, Jim, sitting next to him, McKenna is engaging, affable and, frankly, a delight.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On the tea-time menu that Wednesday is Vazhakkai Bajji, green plantain slivers folded into spicy chickpea batter, deep-fried a crisp orange-brown and presented on a banana leaf with a coconut dipping chutney on the side.—
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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As the flood was beginning to wane, a monarch was crossing the valley, momentarily dipping down to sip nectar from a patch of penstemons still standing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Studying and exercising the brain muscle opens you up to interesting topics.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Requiem’s last main area, a high-tech lab, was a bit more interesting to explore, especially when the game switches between Grace and Leon again.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Our guide to the best upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026 features a blockbuster mix of popular franchises, intriguing one-offs, and one of the greatest directors of all time heading back to alien visitation territory.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The new jumbo-sized shrimp are hand-dipped in batter, rolled in coconut, and fried to a golden crisp, with a side of creole marmalade for dunking.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ware had a quiet first half, with two points and two rebounds in 10 minutes, but came alive after intermission, dunking three times, hitting a three and collecting 12 points and 6 rebounds in nine second half minutes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pick high-pile or plush bath mats to maximize the warmth-trapping properties and opt for moisture-absorbing, quick-drying materials like microfiber in this high-humidity, water-splashing space.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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This lotion is fast-absorbing, relieving your tattoo’s dry, itchy skin and providing 48-hour moisture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over nearly four decades, Khamenei consolidated authority over every branch of government and the armed forces, wielding ultimate political and military power while also occupying the role of the nation's highest religious authority.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The petition said the new rules violate international law, and that Israel, as an occupying power, has the obligation to ensure food and medicine reach people.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The work investigates the structural and morphological stability of a state-of-the-art polymeric acceptor (PMA) PY-IT through a range of light-soaking and thermal relaxation measurements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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To provide more storage space than the previous laundry room had, Chaffee replaced a side-by-side washer/dryer pair with cabinets and a small soaking sink in the countertop and put stackable appliances against the short wall leading to the kitchen.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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