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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience
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Recent Examples of immerse
Volpe immersed herself in research before making the film, accompanying nurses on hospital shifts to understand their daily struggles.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Released by Ava Duvernay’s Array, the latter weaves together three stories of small-town characters immersed in the intimidating, alluring, and dangerous world of big-city Johannesburg and Soweto.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
This intimate yacht-style cruise immersed in the vibrancy of Panama and Costa Rica with an emphasis on responsible tourism – a cornerstone of the five-year-old partnership between Le Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: On Wednesday and Friday, visitors can immerse themselves in 45-minute light shows in the cathedral's lofty, gothic nave from 6-9pm.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Released by Ava Duvernay’s Array, the latter weaves together three stories of small-town characters immersed in the intimidating, alluring, and dangerous world of big-city Johannesburg and Soweto.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
This intimate yacht-style cruise immersed in the vibrancy of Panama and Costa Rica with an emphasis on responsible tourism – a cornerstone of the five-year-old partnership between Le Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: On Wednesday and Friday, visitors can immerse themselves in 45-minute light shows in the cathedral's lofty, gothic nave from 6-9pm.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immerse
Verb
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Garcia’s explanation: The American style of living has always interested him.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other word names like Blessing, Treasure, Loyalty and Cherish might interest this crowd, as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The kid-friendly film, which dipped 40% from the weekend prior, has amassed $78.7 million domestically and $104 million globally.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, recently released federal data shows that fourth and eighth graders' literacy skills haven't recovered since before the COVID-19 pandemic and dipped once again on the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For our part, we’re intrigued by the iComfort Mattress and the Perfect Sleeper hybrid.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Cowboys defensive coordinator job became available and he was intrigued by the opportunity to return to Dallas after coaching the team’s linebackers from 2011 through 2017.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Reduce heat to low; gradually add dumplings to broth, stirring gently to submerge. Cover and simmer gently over low, stirring occasionally, until dumplings are cooked through, about 8 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Radar Reveals Ancient Shoreline On Mars Zhurong, part of China’s Tianwen-1 mission, landed in Utopia Planitia — a vast lava plain long suspected to have once been submerged under an ancient Martian ocean.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Delle had set the glass on the floor, and was now occupying her hands by picking at her inky black manicure.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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The New Jersey site holds an 1836 stone house once occupied by a man who illustrated the Wizard of Oz books and stories.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The big picture: Trump and Musk are correct that America is drowning in deficits.—
Axios,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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The archeologists were dashed against the very reefs that had sunk the vessel; one almost drowned.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In 1956, an aspiring young actor named Gene Hackman joined the Pasadena Playhouse in California, struggling to find a way into a field he’d been fascinated with since childhood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Dan Hurley has a profound personal story & I was fascinated by how his holistic behind-the-scenes approach & volatile coaching style made Gen Z kids champions.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Its short and light body is easy to grip yet can take a drop or be submersed in up to 2 meters of water.—
Hunter Fenollol,
Popular Mechanics,
25 Apr. 2023
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Pioneer Day gives families an opportunity to submerse themselves into that time period and to learn through hands on activity.—
Gina Grillo,
chicagotribune.com,
25 June 2019
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“Immerse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immerse. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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