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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
The Immersive competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
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Intuitive, engaging, and helpful, the virtual assistant is TKTKTK.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not your grandfather’s two-legged aliens The best hard sci-fi is engaging and immersive, not in spite of its commitment to scientific credibility but precisely because of it.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At Dillon Reservoir, low snowpack paints a concerning picture, with statewide levels dipping to record lows.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sisters in Yellow is her first novel that is truly plot driven, dipping into the noir genre, but it’s still interwoven with the complex internal life of her characters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The way the story is put together is interesting.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the most interesting engineering advances start from an idea everyone else scrolled past.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Sarasota retrieved the rebound and finished the game with Greg Dauer dunking as its fans went wild.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The set also captures the Big 12 fan fest outside the T-Mobile Center on Grand Boulevard, showing fans dunking, concerts and people enjoying the downtown Kansas City vibes.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These blue-absorbing pigments can sometimes cause people to see a red dot called Maxwell’s spot in the center of their vision.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
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On the right day, with enough time and space, the act of chopping, seasoning, and stirring can feel steady and absorbing.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The firm has been a principal financial backer of Miami Worldcenter, a massive mixed-use project occupying 10 blocks north of downtown that is now nearing completion after years of development.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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According to the report, the positions of the Howitzers were changed three days before the event, occupying a 50-by-50-meter box that was smaller than originally planned.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Topping it all off is the spacious top-floor primary suite, which has a sliding glass door opening to a private terrace offering city skyline views encompassing the Freedom Tower, along with a walk-in closet and a bath spotlighted by a freestanding oval soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The house retains classic charm with its hardwood floors and original trim, and the bathroom has a soaking tub.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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