IMMERSED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in focused

having the mind fixed on something the child was so immersed in a book that she didn't hear her mother calling

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verb

past tense of immerse

as in interested

to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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as in dipped

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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Adjective

Mikesell said the small group is central to a program in which artists who often have never met live together and become immersed in Miami’s arts community. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 How immersed do football fans really want to be? — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Thereafter, Jupiter will appear to drop rapidly away from Venus, setting progressively earlier and becoming more and more deeply immersed in the bright evening twilight during the balance of June. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 June 2026 Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Surgeons who participate in research, teach, and attend specialty conferences are more immersed in ongoing performance review and improvement. — Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 Her class became immersed in movement from the start. — Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 9 Apr. 2026 Despite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium. — Shirl Leigh march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026 The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work. — Ian Dille, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026

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At Monarch Bay Beach Club, the coastline becomes an extension of the wellness journey, where guests can paddle across calm waters, learn to surf with expert guidance, or simply spend the afternoon immersed in the restorative presence of the ocean. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 Football was the only career choice for Matt and Mark, having been immersed in it from birth. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Much of this group has grown up immersed in TikTok and Instagram and has an almost forensic ability to detect when a brand is performing, in my experience. — Ivan Kayser, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 But the way people encounter health information is changing, and that shift is especially noticeable with Gen Z, the first generation to grow up immersed in social media. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026 On the other hand, Madrid brought the energy back up, inviting us to spend our days immersed in the city’s lively streets and endless activity. — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026 The show finds the comedian bonding with famous sports figures while immersed in tubs filled with ice, which brings an uncomfortable comedic urgency to their chats. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 July 2026 From food and activities to the overarching culture, players had the opportunity to be immersed in locals’ everyday go-tos. — Zuri Primos july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 During the early years of their relationship, Cruise also immersed Holmes into his life in the cult-like Church of Scientology. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed

Adjective

In reality, execution is built on clear ownership, protected time for focused work and explicit permission to disconnect.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, said that European countries are more focused on addressing specific strategic segments and Chinese industrial policies than broadly inhibiting Chinese imports.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of focused

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But just as staggering was one of the overnight lows, which dipped to only a searing 97 degrees F (36 degrees C)—a tie for the hottest low that the city’s ever seen, a record first set just three years ago.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
Just a few months ago, mortgage rates dipped below 6% for the first time in years, fueling hopes that lower borrowing costs would revive the sluggish housing market.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of dipped

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024

Definition of absorbed

Verb

The possibility of this partnership intrigued football folks everywhere.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Matthews and his team were intrigued by how this mechanism works, but realized that using air sacs to regulate buoyancy while diving presents a problem.

— Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Definition of intrigued

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Natural river stones are heated and submerged into the bath to release health-enhancing minerals in combination with the local Khempa herb, which infuses the water with its healing properties.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Applying weed control and fertilizer while the grass and soil are still submerged in water can also prove less effective in the long run.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

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