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
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
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The production journey has involved balancing the original promise of the short film while creating an engaging genre piece.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Users can create immersive, emotionally engaging performances with this feature, without the need for technical review.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-50s during the day on Tuesday, dipping to the mid-40s.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Yamamoto kept them guessing at fastballs registered in the upper 90s, sliders in the 80s and curveballs dipping into the 70s.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So to step away from that consciously is interesting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Venkatakrishnan said leaders’ responsibility is not just to use AI for productivity, but to empower people to take on bigger, more interesting, and more valuable work.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Dude was a slant master, dinking and dunking to his heart’s delight, forcing safeties to creep up and putting linebackers on their heels.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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Among those penalized was Smith-Njigba, who was fined $14,191 for unsportsmanlike conduct (use of a prop) after dunking the football over the crossbar following his touchdown against the Texans — a celebration that, per league rules, is not permitted.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Toyota had the biggest presence, occupying an enormous space in one of the Tokyo International Exhibition Center’s exhibition halls, which is not surprising for the biggest automaker in the world by volume.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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In recent weeks, several videos and images circulating on social media appear to show BASE jumpers leaping from El Capitan, unauthorized campers occupying closed areas and climbers scaling Half Dome’s cables without permits — all in violation of park regulations.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Up ahead, two men argued, their shouts and curses drowning out the hum of a helicopter that circled in the distance.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Warner died in a drowning accident at the age of 54 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica in July of this year.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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