as in absorbed
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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as in dipped
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 immersed
Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Presence is being fully immersed in the moment, with the people who are there, and becoming a gift to them.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
What a treat to feel like we were almost immersed in the performance.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Her design journey was influenced by her family’s wordly travels that allowed her to be immersed in diverse design aesthetics which laid the foundation for her global approach to interiors.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Discerning travelers can expect to be immersed in the natural wonders and distinctive culture of Lombok while enjoying the property’s world-class rooms and amenities.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Painting together, the brothers chose their subjects from a personal archive of photographs, gathered over a lifetime immersed in the lowrider scene.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Performance shorts and compression T-shirts are a far cry from polyester regeneration but that’s the world that Patrik Frisk is immersed in now.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Presence is being fully immersed in the moment, with the people who are there, and becoming a gift to them.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
What a treat to feel like we were almost immersed in the performance.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Her design journey was influenced by her family’s wordly travels that allowed her to be immersed in diverse design aesthetics which laid the foundation for her global approach to interiors.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Discerning travelers can expect to be immersed in the natural wonders and distinctive culture of Lombok while enjoying the property’s world-class rooms and amenities.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Painting together, the brothers chose their subjects from a personal archive of photographs, gathered over a lifetime immersed in the lowrider scene.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
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Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
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Desserts and alcohol are now weekend or fortnightly treats and consumed in moderation, or swapped with healthier treats such as fruits dipped in dark chocolate or peanut butter.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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And as the production dipped and Dominguez’s return from injuries proved productive in the minor leagues, the fans clamored for a change, one that certainly seemed justified if the criteria were solely the results in the batter’s box.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Yet even these arbiters of digital trends seemed genuinely intrigued.Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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Yet the challenge intrigued the architects, and Simeray went to look at the space in person.Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
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Zara said nearly every house on his street became completely submerged up to the gutters.Morgan Norwood, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The hospital, atop a hill just south of downtown Asheville, dodged flooding that submerged much of Buncombe County but is laboring to keep up with an onslaught of patients from several counties.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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There’s many other people who are very interested in doing this research.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Right-wing figures are interested in making problems bigger instead of solving them.Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Experts recommend people avoid eating or handling bush meat—or to thoroughly cook it before consumption—and to avoid caves and mines that might be occupied by bats to minimize the risk of catching and spreading the virus.Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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There are only 325 spaces for RVs in city lots and as of early 2024, 95% were occupied, according to a legislative analysis.Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The body of a man who drowned at Ashurst Lake near Flagstaff over the weekend was found Monday.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Michael, Nora and Micah all drowned, according to the family.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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From the ages of 5 to 15, I was captivated by baseball cards, fascinated by their value appreciation and the prospect of selling them.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Gold coins through history Researchers and enthusiasts have always been fascinated by the discovery of gold.Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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