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
Charlotte East Language Academy is a Spanish immersion magnet school.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
This trial is notable for being among the few to directly compare hot and cold immersion strategies in female participants—a demographic often underrepresented in sports science research.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Yakushima’s forests offer a unique immersion in each season.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
For Yoshizawa, the immersion in Kabuki’s traditions required exceptional commitment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
This trial is notable for being among the few to directly compare hot and cold immersion strategies in female participants—a demographic often underrepresented in sports science research.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Yakushima’s forests offer a unique immersion in each season.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
For Yoshizawa, the immersion in Kabuki’s traditions required exceptional commitment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersion
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Charlotte is home to the largest concentration of Wake Forest alumni outside of Winston-Salem.—
Wake Forest University,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Current data showed that the therapy's effects waned after 4–6 weeks due to declining concentrations of the medicine, requiring repeat injections.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Momentous Human Payoff Ahead Moving the needle on the subjective vs. objective preponderance in psychology is going to take earnest and undeterred energy and attention.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Last year’s opportunity, combined with growth that both Mason and legendary 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner talked about at length, caught the attention of teams like the Vikings.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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By 2011, Jones was painting commercial acoustic panels like monochromes, suggesting visual as well as sonic absorption.—
Caitlin Woolsey,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Maintain healthy soil to allow for the best water absorption.—
Amelia Martin,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersion. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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