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
Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
For the research, cold-water immersion was defined as immersing the body partially or fully in cold water, in temperatures typically ranging from 50 to 59 degrees.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 6 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
The love of nature was always in the Baltimore native, but with adulthood, immersing herself in the wonders of nature could no longer be a priority.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
The Immersive competition section of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Filmed in a single continuous shot, each episode unfolds in real time, immersing viewers in the intense search for answers about what really happened to Katie.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mason spent the last few years interviewing Rust crew members, experts in crew safety, and prosecutors, as well as immersing herself in the details of the case.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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
For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
For the research, cold-water immersion was defined as immersing the body partially or fully in cold water, in temperatures typically ranging from 50 to 59 degrees.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 6 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
The love of nature was always in the Baltimore native, but with adulthood, immersing herself in the wonders of nature could no longer be a priority.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
The Immersive competition section of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Filmed in a single continuous shot, each episode unfolds in real time, immersing viewers in the intense search for answers about what really happened to Katie.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mason spent the last few years interviewing Rust crew members, experts in crew safety, and prosecutors, as well as immersing herself in the details of the case.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
Adjective
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Another wall had an engaging ethnographic, floor to ceiling video take on all the ways people use bathrooms (brushing their teeth, putting on make-up, diapering their kids).—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Having Grok around will hopefully make your drive more engaging.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Temperatures will climb to around 70 degrees on Tuesday before dipping to 67 degrees on Wednesday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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But why limit ranch to dipping finger foods or flavoring everyone's favorite casserole?—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The tools are in place and the flashes are interesting.—
Gary Bedore
July 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
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With the season around the corner, these are the 10 most interesting Irish players to track during camp.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The front man Ben Schneider has followed meticulous world-building impulses, drawing more listeners with each album by nurturing an absorbing, cinematic sound.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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But walking sims ushered in a new wave of titles that saw the player moving through an environment, simply observing and absorbing.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Yes, Israel as an occupying power does not have that right to self-defense.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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City sit fourth in the WSL, seven points off Champions League qualification with Manchester United occupying third place.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The younger of the two, Bella, is unscathed; her sister had jumped into a pool to rescue her and ended up drowning herself.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner released its official report on Carter's death on April 18, 2023, attributing his cause of death to drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam, the generic form of brand-name Xanax.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The free-agent market is pretty empty on worthwhile upgrades, so trading for a younger linebacker (read: under 30) with an intriguing pedigree would be ideal.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The slot corner position is one of the more intriguing position battles to watch this summer, as Ohio State could go in a number of directions.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The new advisories follow several incidents involving foreign nationals being detained or deported at US airports, despite carrying valid documentation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But this ludicrous 1943 espionage plot involving a corpse, fake papers and amazing good fortune also lends itself to absurdity.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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