as in engaging
holding the attention or provoking interest
an immersing documentary on the array of animal species threatened with extinction
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in interesting
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in dipping
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
tried to immerse the balloon in the water
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of immersing
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The first campaign sees Doherty exploring and immersing himself within Jamaica’s vibrant culture alongside former Miss Universe Jamaica, Miqueal-Symone Williams.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
However, Fuller, Carr and the actors are skilled in truly immersing the audience within the Murdaugh ecocosystem, highlighting the men in particular, who used their privilege and wealth to gain dominance over this South Carolina community for generations.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Dom Haury, a woodworker, sculptor, and painter, and Kelsey Saikami, a floral designer, moved to Austin from San Francisco in 2021 and were intent on immersing themselves in the creative community.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
Fancy a few nights by the water after immersing yourself in the hectic pace of Venice proper?
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Buford spent years immersing himself in the world of British hooligan soccer syndicates.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
One of the main ways Crampton was able to persevere was by using her skills as a chef and immersing herself in nutrition to accelerate her recovery.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The first campaign sees Doherty exploring and immersing himself within Jamaica’s vibrant culture alongside former Miss Universe Jamaica, Miqueal-Symone Williams.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
However, Fuller, Carr and the actors are skilled in truly immersing the audience within the Murdaugh ecocosystem, highlighting the men in particular, who used their privilege and wealth to gain dominance over this South Carolina community for generations.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Dom Haury, a woodworker, sculptor, and painter, and Kelsey Saikami, a floral designer, moved to Austin from San Francisco in 2021 and were intent on immersing themselves in the creative community.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
Fancy a few nights by the water after immersing yourself in the hectic pace of Venice proper?
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Buford spent years immersing himself in the world of British hooligan soccer syndicates.
—Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
-
The series cemented Kinney’s spot in children’s libraries across the country and among lists of the most engaging kids’ books.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
-
The Red Shirt’s job is to be dynamic, engaging and memorable.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Beyond Meat shares slashed gains Wednesday, briefly dipping into negative territory as the meme stock rally faltered.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
-
The little brother is still contentedly working on his painting, dipping his brush into his pots and then smearing it across the paper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Because that could really be interesting.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
-
This has created interesting bedfellows, where politicians on both sides of the aisle increasingly agree that regulations must be streamlined to support supply.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
But Miller was back Wednesday in the Hornets’ 136-117 season-opening win over the Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center — rising, soaring and dunking the ball with acrobatic impunity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Evans has enjoyed watching that X post of Davis dunking the volleyball.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Rivera’s writing is well worth experiencing, and what’s on stage at Penumbra is an imaginative and deeply absorbing staging, which, despite its darkness, offers a sense of hope and faith in humanity.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
10 Oct. 2025
-
Fast-absorbing and never greasy, the oil should be applied like a leave-in treatment on damp or dry hair before styling.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The water of the deep lake is stratified, with a shallow layer of fresh rainwater occupying the upper 150 feet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Isak was one of five Liverpool players tasked with occupying defenders across the opposition back five, while Ryan Gravenberch — constantly looking to receive the ball between United’s pressing centre-forwards, turning, and driving into midfield — was the main supplier.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
My father began singing a hymn, drowning my voice out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
-
The boisterous throng marched into City Hall, shouting and often drowning out city representatives.—
Robert Wyss,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share