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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
While each room features gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows—perfect for immersing yourself in the dense pine forest and Sierra Nevada mountain views—there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the grounds as well.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Interested in immersing yourself in lush greenery?
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
While building his book and establishing himself in commodities — and becoming a father to two more daughters with Monica — Bowyer was also immersing himself in the culture of Las Vegas.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in its original Japanese, is a mindfulness practice that involves immersing oneself in nature.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Details do count for everything here, and Lojkine deploys them skillfully, with an eye toward immersing us in his protagonist’s gruelling everyday routine.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
While each room features gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows—perfect for immersing yourself in the dense pine forest and Sierra Nevada mountain views—there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the grounds as well.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Interested in immersing yourself in lush greenery?
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
While building his book and establishing himself in commodities — and becoming a father to two more daughters with Monica — Bowyer was also immersing himself in the culture of Las Vegas.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in its original Japanese, is a mindfulness practice that involves immersing oneself in nature.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Details do count for everything here, and Lojkine deploys them skillfully, with an eye toward immersing us in his protagonist’s gruelling everyday routine.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
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In the book, Camus explains all this through an engaging first-person narrative, but Ozon bins all that in favor of showing not telling.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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The most engaging Parrots understand when to stop talking and start listening.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The paddlers, all youths from Indigenous communities in the Americas, scampered off their kayaks and raced across the sandbar, ceremoniously ending the trip by dipping their fingers in the choppy sea water.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Temperatures will be as much as 20 degrees below average in some places, with highs dipping down into the 50s, which might be enough to keep some people away from the beach.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So, ask yourself, Is my profile accurate, up-to-date, relevant, interesting, impressive, and credible?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What makes the show interesting, however, isn’t just the chemistry between the trio of anchors, though that is certainly part of the equation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For Denver, one thing Johnson’s lob prowess should create is another way to optimize the superlative athleticism and dunking ability of Aaron Gordon, with Christian Braun, Peyton Watson and DaRon Holmes also being potential targets.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Yao was known for his imposing presence on the court as a 7-foot-6 center manning the middle and dunking easily whenever possible.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fast-absorbing, spreadable formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and layers beautifully under makeup.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the movie, directed by Olivier Assayas (from a script he co-wrote with Emmanuel Carrère), is at once absorbing and diffuse.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The first opened in 2010, occupying eight floors of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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After occupying a major role on Broadway for decades, Schumacher stepped down as president of Disney Theatrical in 2023, and segued to the role of chief creative officer.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The autopsy report also noted drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — a drug used to treat opioid use disorder — as contributing to his death at the age of 54.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Avoid drowning leaders in dashboards — insight without relevance is just noise.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those reasons and more, Rohl’s signing on a season-long loan, with a €20million obligation provided Everton avoid relegation, is intriguing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those two rookies will join Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker in the wide receiver room, and the Panthers also have an intriguing prospect in Ja'Tavion Sanders at tight end.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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