as in concentration
a focusing of the mind on something
a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it
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Recent Examples of immersion
Living here means full immersion in West Cambridge culture: walkable access to parks, bike paths, local eateries, the T, and direct routes into Boston.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
For an even deeper immersion into Mackinac’s past, travelers can check into historic accommodations like the Island House Hotel (built in 1852), the Hotel Iroquois (built in 1902) and the 138-year-old Grand Hotel.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Cold water immersion: Submerge the affected area, like a sprained ankle or foot, in a bucket of cold water with ice cubes for a few minutes.13
Coolant sprays: These sprays, available in local drugstores, can provide quick, temporary numbing in smaller areas.
—Health, 8 June 2025
That will add another layer of legitimacy and immersion to the product.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
For an even deeper immersion into Mackinac’s past, travelers can check into historic accommodations like the Island House Hotel (built in 1852), the Hotel Iroquois (built in 1902) and the 138-year-old Grand Hotel.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Cold water immersion: Submerge the affected area, like a sprained ankle or foot, in a bucket of cold water with ice cubes for a few minutes.13
Coolant sprays: These sprays, available in local drugstores, can provide quick, temporary numbing in smaller areas.
—Health, 8 June 2025
That will add another layer of legitimacy and immersion to the product.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
Noun
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This concentration of wealth and power in just a few hands raises plenty of alarm among citizens and policymakers alike.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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To generate energy, U-235 concentrations of 3% to 6% are more than sufficient.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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And finally, the garments were rated for durability after washing, with testers paying close attention to signs of wear or deterioration in the fabric or seams, as well as changes of shape and effectiveness during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Beta-glucan slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, preventing post-meal blood sugar spikes.25 Maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is essential for keeping yourself energized, preventing chronic disease, managing your mood and hunger, and more.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2025
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This has since been an active means of creating a more calming environment as well as softening the impacts of high-density urban living on peoples’ health through absorption of air pollutants, softening of background noise levels, etc.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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