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
Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Being immersed in such an environment led to a group of five players, including Cedric, starting their coaching journey with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) in 2022.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
But imagine my surprise when I was immersed in an hour-long, slow, deep stretch.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
When these bundles are placed together in the reactor, they are immersed in water that serves as a moderator and coolant.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
Generation Beta will start arriving in 2025 — and some experts predict they will be immersed in artificial intelligence and technology even more than the generations before them.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Alice travels to meet the owner, becomes immersed in the business's inner workings and stumbles on a new chance at love.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election.
—David Bauder and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Being immersed in such an environment led to a group of five players, including Cedric, starting their coaching journey with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) in 2022.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
But imagine my surprise when I was immersed in an hour-long, slow, deep stretch.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
When these bundles are placed together in the reactor, they are immersed in water that serves as a moderator and coolant.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
Generation Beta will start arriving in 2025 — and some experts predict they will be immersed in artificial intelligence and technology even more than the generations before them.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Alice travels to meet the owner, becomes immersed in the business's inner workings and stumbles on a new chance at love.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election.
—David Bauder and Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersed
Adjective
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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Shares of alcohol manufacturers including Molson-Coors and Anheuser-Busch initially dipped more than 1% following the advisory.—
Kristian Burt,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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The stock prices of some alcohol manufacturers, including Anheuser-Busch and Molson Coors, dipped Friday after the release of the surgeon general advisory.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, Arjona was intrigued by Nilson and Schwartz’s approach toward casting the rest of the film.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 Dec. 2024
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As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The motor starts when it’s submerged and shuts off when removed from the water.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024
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Plus, this impersonation took place while 90 percent submerged in water.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The association noted that some members may be interested in the shorter workweek but may be hesitant.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Two Premier League clubs are interested in signing FC Barcelona star Ansu Fati in the current transfer window according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That slides into the date previously occupied by Matt Reeves The Batman sequel, which is currently untitled.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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The century-old watchmaker stopped operations when the Soviets occupied East Germany post-WWII.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Others may have slipped under the radar, drowned out by the drumbeat of breaking news.—
JTA Staff Report,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Immersed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersed. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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