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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
While each room features gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows—perfect for immersing yourself in the dense pine forest and Sierra Nevada mountain views—there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the grounds as well.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Interested in immersing yourself in lush greenery?
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
While building his book and establishing himself in commodities — and becoming a father to two more daughters with Monica — Bowyer was also immersing himself in the culture of Las Vegas.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in its original Japanese, is a mindfulness practice that involves immersing oneself in nature.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Details do count for everything here, and Lojkine deploys them skillfully, with an eye toward immersing us in his protagonist’s gruelling everyday routine.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
While each room features gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows—perfect for immersing yourself in the dense pine forest and Sierra Nevada mountain views—there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the grounds as well.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Interested in immersing yourself in lush greenery?
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
While building his book and establishing himself in commodities — and becoming a father to two more daughters with Monica — Bowyer was also immersing himself in the culture of Las Vegas.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in its original Japanese, is a mindfulness practice that involves immersing oneself in nature.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Details do count for everything here, and Lojkine deploys them skillfully, with an eye toward immersing us in his protagonist’s gruelling everyday routine.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
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The result was a highly engaging, real-time campaign that blended entertainment, brand interaction and messaging into a single user journey.—
Ivan Ostojić,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the whole, the winners' speeches were thoughtful, moving and engaging.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just before King Charles got into a car to leave the service, Princess Kate said goodbye to him with a kiss on each cheek before dipping into a quick curtsy, giving a public look at their close bond.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Either harvest or cover any remaining sprouts with a frost blanket if temperatures are dipping below 20 degrees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That's a really interesting way to put it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Imagine wearing a flamingo outfit while dunking your target’s head in a toilet.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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For Denver, one thing Johnson’s lob prowess should create is another way to optimize the superlative athleticism and dunking ability of Aaron Gordon, with Christian Braun, Peyton Watson and DaRon Holmes also being potential targets.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An ancillary of the brand’s best-selling, ambery-woody eau, each aluminum tube contains a quick-absorbing lotion that lavishes skin with moisture, keeping hands feeling comfortable and cuticles softened with its moisturizing blend of avocado oil, shea butter, plus green tea and chamomile extracts.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The fast-absorbing, spreadable formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and layers beautifully under makeup.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a new study in Science, over the past four-plus decades, funding for the sciences has actually been higher when there is a Republican majority in the House of Representatives or a Republican occupying the White House than when Democrats control those levers of power.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Crafted from teak wood, an industry favorite for all-weather furniture thanks to its durability and golden patina, this chair can easily be your summer porch companion while occupying your living room throughout the winter (although snow and rain pose no issue for the synthetic rattan weave).—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The site has been weaponized to magnify climate denial and vaccine denial messaging, while drowning out actual authoritative scientific sources and voices.—
Michael E. Mann,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, sales teams are drowning in data but starving for actionable insights.—
Rohit Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Read together, both studies also hinted at an intriguing contrast in how people were using chatbots in work contexts, compared to more personal ones.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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And, to make matters more intriguing, not everything about the plasma changed between 2017 and 2021.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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