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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as in interested
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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Recent Examples of immersed
Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Sillman - an accomplished sports executive who is CEO of one of Ross’ companies, Relevent - already is heavily immersed in Dolphins business.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
To further feel immersed in the calming environment, my family and I took full advantage of the spa on-site—including massage and facial treatments, a Finnish sauna, steam room, and indoor pool.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Luft shares that she was long immersed in the world of Oz as a kid and beyond.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
With just the press of a button, guests can activate lights and motions to become immersed in a miniature world of merriment and magic.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
With this big change, the museum has worked to create a space where visitors to feel immersed in art without feeling intimidated to learn.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.
—Tyler Johnson, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Being immersed in generations-old craft, watching people who are supported, protected, and valued for their labor, gave me clarity.
—Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
One of the men is smiling widely, clearly immersed in the rhythm and devotional enthusiasm.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Yamagami’s mother soon immersed herself in Church activities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Pratt has immersed herself in wildlife for decades.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
With filming on Season 2 of The Hunting Wives underway, Brittany Snow is immersed back in the drama and bloodshed of Maple Brook, Texas.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Significant experiment The effort is part of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a nonfictional experiment with detectors that will be immersed in huge baths of cryogenic liquid argon, which is going the opposite direction — down.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Lovers of the natural world will find ample opportunities to become immersed in the landscape.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Sillman - an accomplished sports executive who is CEO of one of Ross’ companies, Relevent - already is heavily immersed in Dolphins business.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
To further feel immersed in the calming environment, my family and I took full advantage of the spa on-site—including massage and facial treatments, a Finnish sauna, steam room, and indoor pool.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Luft shares that she was long immersed in the world of Oz as a kid and beyond.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
With just the press of a button, guests can activate lights and motions to become immersed in a miniature world of merriment and magic.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
With this big change, the museum has worked to create a space where visitors to feel immersed in art without feeling intimidated to learn.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.
—Tyler Johnson, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
So the pair dropped the idea and became fully immersed in creating the Key Biscayne Film Festival.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Being immersed in generations-old craft, watching people who are supported, protected, and valued for their labor, gave me clarity.
—Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
One of the men is smiling widely, clearly immersed in the rhythm and devotional enthusiasm.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Yamagami’s mother soon immersed herself in Church activities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Pratt has immersed herself in wildlife for decades.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
With filming on Season 2 of The Hunting Wives underway, Brittany Snow is immersed back in the drama and bloodshed of Maple Brook, Texas.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Significant experiment The effort is part of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, a nonfictional experiment with detectors that will be immersed in huge baths of cryogenic liquid argon, which is going the opposite direction — down.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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The White House’s message remains focused on supporting immigration enforcement.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Castillo said the solution requires leadership, coordination and a return to focused enforcement that prioritizes violent criminal offenders over broad street operations that escalate confrontation.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What interested him most about returning to the role was playing those contradictions at once.—
Anushka Halve,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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What interested me in photographing Chalmers wasn’t capturing the disembodied ideas.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His scoring has dipped since conference play began, with only three double-digit games in eight tries.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Foegele has a great shot and his shooting percentage has dipped below 10 percent this season.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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Russell notes that he was particularly intrigued by his role.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Judy was intrigued, both by the suitcase and the man who gave it to her.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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When the responders arrived at the frozen river, the plane’s fuselage was partially submerged and suitcases and other possessions were strewn about.—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And yet, is such a reclamation even possible after one has been annexed or occupied?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The company appears to be eyeing up the market currently occupied by Sonos and has its own ecosystem with a range of wireless speakers and streamers offering the same kind of convenience as Sonos but at more competitive prices.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The grieving parents of a Texas girl who drowned during a scuba certification class have filed a lawsuit against two agencies alleging the child’s death was preventable.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rural voters on the Eastern Shore don’t want their voices drowned out by Democrats forced into their district from the suburbs of Central Maryland.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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