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
Ian Dille, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Viking longships traverse some of the world’s most iconic rivers from the Rhone in Europe to the Mekong in Vietnam, and dock right outside the center of beautiful towns and villages, which allow travelers to feel immersed in new destinations every day.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The hotel has over 100 works of art, and stepping into the hotel is like an immersed tour in the atmosphere of traditional oriental aesthetics and modern art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The immersed detector will then start collecting data.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 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
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
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Results were the same when the cable was immersed in a pool of water.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Over the years the acclaimed filmmaker has immersed himself in different worlds—Scientology, swinging, the Westboro Baptist Church, and survivalists in rural America—always with his signature calm curiosity.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
The hardest problem in science The contents of our mental lives and the physical fabric of the reality we are immersed in appear to belong to two distinct domains.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Once immersed in clinical practice, her attention centered on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, where precision meets emotion and subtle changes can influence confidence and self-perception.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
On the island, we’re quickly immersed in a kind of uncanny space of wanton consumption, drink, food and drugs seemingly everywhere.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Born in Detroit and raised among jazz royalty—his father, keyboardist Emmanuel Riggins, was a respected musician—Riggins grew up immersed in swing and soul.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are immersed in new territory and have a legitimate shot at ending the NBA’s longest playoff drought.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Viking longships traverse some of the world’s most iconic rivers from the Rhone in Europe to the Mekong in Vietnam, and dock right outside the center of beautiful towns and villages, which allow travelers to feel immersed in new destinations every day.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The hotel has over 100 works of art, and stepping into the hotel is like an immersed tour in the atmosphere of traditional oriental aesthetics and modern art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The immersed detector will then start collecting data.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 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
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
Verb
The documentary team immersed itself in the 2022 McDonald’s All-American Games, shadowing two boys and two girls throughout the weekend.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Results were the same when the cable was immersed in a pool of water.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Over the years the acclaimed filmmaker has immersed himself in different worlds—Scientology, swinging, the Westboro Baptist Church, and survivalists in rural America—always with his signature calm curiosity.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
The hardest problem in science The contents of our mental lives and the physical fabric of the reality we are immersed in appear to belong to two distinct domains.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Once immersed in clinical practice, her attention centered on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, where precision meets emotion and subtle changes can influence confidence and self-perception.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
On the island, we’re quickly immersed in a kind of uncanny space of wanton consumption, drink, food and drugs seemingly everywhere.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Born in Detroit and raised among jazz royalty—his father, keyboardist Emmanuel Riggins, was a respected musician—Riggins grew up immersed in swing and soul.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are immersed in new territory and have a legitimate shot at ending the NBA’s longest playoff drought.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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According to Ukraine’s state news agency United24, the country conducted thousands of robotic operations in January alone, most focused on logistics such as delivering ammunition, weapons, and supplies to frontline troops, reports Futurism.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stay focused, confirm the new plan, and protect essentials by taking breaks and eating well.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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The character that interested me was (his alter ego) Norman Osborn.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Johnnies slumped slightly from the field after halftime, but their lead never dipped below 13 points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Texas lead, however, has not dipped below 15 points in the second quarter.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 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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But when the 11-year-old came across it on his social media feed, he was intrigued.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Director Genki Kawamura’s ominous feature might well be the ultimate headtrip, and we’re intrigued.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The car was partially submerged near the boat ramp, and no one was found inside it or in the surrounding water.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The water partially submerged several cars on the street and some businesses were impacted.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vance, by contrast, remained in Washington, appearing in Situation Room photos seated at the head of the table, a position typically occupied by the president.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In March 1978, three years into the Lebanese Civil War, Israel occupied south Lebanon for the first time in an effort to push back Palestinian militants from its northern border.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Veronica Gutierrez brought her husband, her sister and her mother for support, but when grainy security footage began to play during the prosecutor’s opening statement Monday, their sobs drowned out his voice.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the most beautiful notes are drowned out.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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