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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
While immersing themselves in vintage dance, Cathleen and James had their day jobs.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 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
The rooms Post Ranch’s 40 rooms are all designed with the landscape in mind—in addition to utilizing architectural methods and materials that are meant to be a light-touch on the land, the structures’ layout and vibe are all about immersing yourself in the natural beauty around you.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Working with Josh and Benny taught me so much about hyperrealism and immersing yourself fully in a world.
—Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 15 Jan. 2026
You’re being called to slow down, process old emotions and commit to your healing rather than immersing yourself in constant productivity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
That sense of place goes a long way in immersing you into J1’s world, whether the tone is deadly serious or lightly comical.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
While immersing themselves in vintage dance, Cathleen and James had their day jobs.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 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
The rooms Post Ranch’s 40 rooms are all designed with the landscape in mind—in addition to utilizing architectural methods and materials that are meant to be a light-touch on the land, the structures’ layout and vibe are all about immersing yourself in the natural beauty around you.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Working with Josh and Benny taught me so much about hyperrealism and immersing yourself fully in a world.
—Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 15 Jan. 2026
You’re being called to slow down, process old emotions and commit to your healing rather than immersing yourself in constant productivity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
That sense of place goes a long way in immersing you into J1’s world, whether the tone is deadly serious or lightly comical.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
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These small pets’ active and engaging behavior, from zipping around the tank and finding places to hide in solo play to following movement outside the tank in interactive play, can keep a kid’s attention.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hadi tells an engaging story, brings complex and surprising characters to life, lends a locale an aesthetic iconography, and renders personal identity inextricable from the forces of history that shaped or deformed it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pizza boxes were strewn about from the night before, and a few straggling musicians and associates were puttering around, dipping their feet in the infinity pool.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Yesterday's -5° low temperature in Pittsburgh was the 7th day so far this winter season with temperatures dipping to 0° or below.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And Riera — who has arrived from NK Celje in Slovenia — is an interesting person.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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What’s interesting is the NBA has moved away from some events that either have become stale or manipulated, such as the skills competition giving way at next week’s All-Star Weekend.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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And he was not finished dunking.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Hornets are a fun watch — on the break, hitting 3-pointers, dunking and competing.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, the loud music combined with the lack of sound-absorbing materials in restaurants have made dining out a stressful event.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Movable acoustic drapes and sound-absorbing panels will let the theater be calibrated to the best sound for various styles of performances.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several art organizations are also in residence, as well as the Museo de Las Américas occupying the second floor.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the Pac-12 presented an opportunity to disassociate from the Mountain West’s lower tier, especially with schedule strength occupying a central role in the CFP selection process, Boise State, SDSU, Fresno State, Colorado State and Utah State simply could not afford to pass.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wipe the surface clean and dry it thoroughly to keep moisture from soaking into the wood.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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But this batch of Hornets (24-28) are riding the victory wave and soaking it in.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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