as in engaging
holding the attention or provoking interest
an immersing documentary on the array of animal species threatened with extinction
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as in interesting
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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as in dipping
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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Recent Examples of immersing
Lydia T. Blanco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.
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Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.
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Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
The center caps its three-week sessions at 15 guests and describes its mission as immersing participants in practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to develop through outpatient therapy alone.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
West is great at immersing us in the atmosphere and mores of the 1800s, in which Elswyth can’t find the time to use her skills in botany (she’s been accepted at Oxford) because her real job is finding someone to support her and her family.
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Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Authors Ron Currie and David Heska Wanbli Weiden both return to their singular protagonists with narratives that deepen their legends by immersing readers in overlooked communities.
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Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
Earlier this month, the company brought students from over 40 countries to San Francisco to pitch their startup ideas for a chance to win $100,000 of equity-free funding from Red Bull Ventures and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, while immersing themselves in Silicon Valley.
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Lydia T. Blanco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.
—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.
—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
The center caps its three-week sessions at 15 guests and describes its mission as immersing participants in practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to develop through outpatient therapy alone.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
West is great at immersing us in the atmosphere and mores of the 1800s, in which Elswyth can’t find the time to use her skills in botany (she’s been accepted at Oxford) because her real job is finding someone to support her and her family.
—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Authors Ron Currie and David Heska Wanbli Weiden both return to their singular protagonists with narratives that deepen their legends by immersing readers in overlooked communities.
—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share ways organizations can make cybersecurity training more engaging so essential security habits are more likely to stick.
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Audiences want a quiet, efficient, relaxing, fun, visually engaging, communal experience unavailable at home.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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Temperatures will have a tough time dipping below 80°, especially in Baltimore City.
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The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
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One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
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But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
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Beneath those practical debates, however, American lawyers have gradually come to understand themselves as occupying two roles simultaneously, as Robert Gordon described.
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For now, Neil the seal is occupying a stretch of sidewalk, unmoving and unbothered.
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In Italy's capital, which remains under a red heat alert, tourists tried to cool off seeking shade near buildings and dunking their heads under public fountains.
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Tourists and locals are reportedly taking desperate — and sometimes dangerous — measures to cool off by plunging into canals and dunking in fountains, according to the Associated Press (AP).
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With SoniQ™ Technology, RPG aims to address that concern by integrating sound-absorbing functionality directly into furniture surfaces.
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Dry skin This is a fast-absorbing blend of seed, nut, and flower oils that delivers lightweight hydration and supports the skin barrier.
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Lalas also had an interesting post on X involving Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, which was invoked by many after seeing what happened to Balogun.
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The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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