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
Lydia T. Blanco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.
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Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.
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Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
The center caps its three-week sessions at 15 guests and describes its mission as immersing participants in practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to develop through outpatient therapy alone.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
West is great at immersing us in the atmosphere and mores of the 1800s, in which Elswyth can’t find the time to use her skills in botany (she’s been accepted at Oxford) because her real job is finding someone to support her and her family.
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Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Authors Ron Currie and David Heska Wanbli Weiden both return to their singular protagonists with narratives that deepen their legends by immersing readers in overlooked communities.
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Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
Earlier this month, the company brought students from over 40 countries to San Francisco to pitch their startup ideas for a chance to win $100,000 of equity-free funding from Red Bull Ventures and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, while immersing themselves in Silicon Valley.
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Lydia T. Blanco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.
—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.
—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
The center caps its three-week sessions at 15 guests and describes its mission as immersing participants in practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to develop through outpatient therapy alone.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
West is great at immersing us in the atmosphere and mores of the 1800s, in which Elswyth can’t find the time to use her skills in botany (she’s been accepted at Oxford) because her real job is finding someone to support her and her family.
—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Authors Ron Currie and David Heska Wanbli Weiden both return to their singular protagonists with narratives that deepen their legends by immersing readers in overlooked communities.
—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
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What Dave Gallagher and the AnimSchool Studios team have achieved is remarkable, creating a visually stunning, emotionally engaging series that has already built a passionate audience through its own merit.
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Mahjong, which is strategic, social and mentally engaging, fits squarely into that category.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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Temperatures will have a tough time dipping below 80°, especially in Baltimore City.
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The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
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That could perhaps create more pressure for Burrows to have a strong outing Tuesday, or create an interesting conversation around Arrighetti.
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Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.
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Austria was well represented as well, with a supporter’s group occupying four sections in the north side of the stadium, who enjoyed watching two second-half goals scored right in front of them.
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Lindholm, Jokiharju, and Korpisalo are occupying salary that would be better allocated for C and right D.
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In Italy's capital, which remains under a red heat alert, tourists tried to cool off seeking shade near buildings and dunking their heads under public fountains.
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Tourists and locals are reportedly taking desperate — and sometimes dangerous — measures to cool off by plunging into canals and dunking in fountains, according to the Associated Press (AP).
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With SoniQ™ Technology, RPG aims to address that concern by integrating sound-absorbing functionality directly into furniture surfaces.
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Dry skin This is a fast-absorbing blend of seed, nut, and flower oils that delivers lightweight hydration and supports the skin barrier.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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The derailment was the second deadly crash involving an Amtrak train at an uncontrolled crossing in as many days.
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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