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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
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That capacity makes Ederra’s singing more dynamic and engaging.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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Because literature is a distillation of our loves and fears, of supposedly beauty and truth, its relationship with Mammon is at least distasteful and at most tragic, but the story of writing’s association itself is certainly an engaging story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a season where the top tier has separated itself from everyone else, Michigan has unfailingly remained consistent, never dipping lower than seventh in the nation (its preseason ranking).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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This week the New York Times reported how the Metropolitan Opera — the world’s largest performing arts institution — is bleeding money, and dipping into its endowment to make up for sagging ticket sales.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Indigenous Māori people once believed the boulders were gourds that washed ashore from an ancient canoe wreck, but the science behind it is just as interesting as the legend.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, said the vaccine bill was interesting enough to warrant consideration.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 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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Wilson was hurt while dunking during a non-contact drill Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The new jumbo-sized shrimp are hand-dipped in batter, rolled in coconut, and fried to a golden crisp, with a side of creole marmalade for dunking.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This novel by the author of 2020’s Breasts and Eggs is an absorbing story about teenagers on the margins of society struggling for a sense of control.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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The first is the absorbing tale of Camila’s abduction, an event that predates the Apache Wars by several decades.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, China’s most salt mines have a high content of impurities, with sediment occupying significant underground space.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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But The Pitt is also a ratings juggernaut, occupying the rare slice of the Venn diagram where critical acclaim, audience acclaim, and real popularity all intersect.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each room has a stand-alone soaking tub and steam shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite has its own sitting area and a tranquil bathroom with an onyx shower and a soaking tub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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