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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Late spring through the summer is the best time to enjoy warm temperatures, perfect for immersing yourself in the stunning natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest.
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Prince George follows his father in the direct line of succession to the throne and his parents are slowly immersing him in royal duties in a gradual way.
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Joining Cage in the film is fellow Oscar-winner Christian Bale, with the Brit actor seemingly immersing himself once more to play Al Davis, the owner of the Raiders during Madden’s time with the team.
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The decor and music reflect the cuisine that chef Fatou Ouattara serves, immersing diners in the culture for the duration of their meal.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Engagement strategies included immersing more deeply into work and having conversations with co-workers.
—Emily Rosado-Solomon, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
These innovative social gatherings demonstrate how people can connect more deeply through by immersing themselves in art together.
—Malik Peay, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
His wife was truly one of the fans, immersing herself in tailgates and chatting with fans often on social media.
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Verb
To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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Their ongoing collaboration makes for an eclectic and engaging body of work.—
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Another way to make snowshoeing even more engaging?—
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As the cold front on Saturday sweeps through, expect a rapid cool down to occur with temperatures dipping from around 60 degrees to around 30 degrees by the end of Sunday.—
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At night, temperatures are expected to remain low, dipping into the 40s.—
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
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Seeing these guys unapologetically portrayed by an actor whose superpower is the audience is always with him was interesting.—
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Our guide to the best upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026 features a blockbuster mix of popular franchises, intriguing one-offs, and one of the greatest directors of all time heading back to alien visitation territory.—
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New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
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One of the major contributors has been 6-foot-3 junior guard Johnny Thyfault, who’s averaging 16 points and has become a fan favorite because of his dunking skills.—
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Jacob Wilkins, Dominique’s 19-year-old son, is a 6-foot-9 freshman forward for the Bulldogs known for similar off-the-charts athleticism and dunking prowess.—
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Its quick-absorbing formula feels weightless on the skin—a plus in sensitive, post-treatment times.—
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Béla Tarr, a giant of world cinema whose absorbing, challenging films helped define the minimalist arthouse style named slow cinema, died on Monday.—
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Inside, authorities found fresh groceries, animals, and other signs that people are actively occupying some of the units.—
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In this next example, from the 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace last month, Smith Rowe and Samuel Chukwueze are occupying the visitors’ wide centre-backs while Timothy Castagne and Kenny Tete are pinning the wing-backs, allowing Wilson and Jimenez to overload Maxence Lacroix in the middle.—
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For mop and broom heads and scrub brushes, remove any debris before soaking them in a bucket of hot water, soap, and a disinfecting solution.—
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The 20 accommodations at this 2025 World's Best Award-winning hotel range from manor rooms and suites to freestanding villas, each individually designed and outfitted with high-end touches like soaking tubs, fireplaces, and, in select units, private courtyards or outdoor hot tubs.—
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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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