immersing 1 of 2

adjective

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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immersing

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verb

present participle of immerse
1
as in interesting
to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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2
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
Verb
Like immersing the dogs in beer before putting them on the grill. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026 Our formula is based on the universal pleasure of solving a mystery, immersing oneself in an adventure, identifying with inspiring characters, and sharing that sense of liberation so characteristic of adolescence. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Short-term corrosion testing involved immersing the lattice in natural seawater from Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Flight attendant and travel industry veteran of 17 years Desiree Miller recommends finding a way to redirect your attention by blocking out unwanted sounds and immersing yourself in your favorite music or podcast. — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 For a famous California music festival, Tons’ team installed the Antarctic Dome, a space where festivalgoers could get away from the heat while immersing themselves in a display of stunning visual art. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 By immersing oneself in a niche, studying local details, and building relationships, investors can effectively navigate market cycles and secure lasting success, maintaining a strong competitive edge. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 While each performance has demanded extensive preparation, Taylor-Joy has consistently emphasized collaboration over completely immersing herself in character off-camera. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Walking, hiking, or simply immersing yourself in nature helps restore balance between the demands of everyday life and personal wellbeing. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immersing
  1. engaging
  2. intriguing
  3. dipping
  4. interesting
  5. occupying
  6. dunking
  7. absorbing
  8. involving
Adjective
  • The goal is to make the information clearer, more accessible, and more engaging for new motorists.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of engaging
Verb
  • The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Definition of intriguing
Verb
  • Where casting shines is in quickly dipping into an app without reaching for your phone and unlocking it, like updating a payment in the settlement app Splitwise or sending a quick message in WhatsApp.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The eyewear brand is dipping its toe into leather goods with a collection built around travel — with one’s eyewear of course.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dipping
Adjective
  • Those are impressive numbers, but the interesting part is how Creality has arrived at them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • And here’s where your Social Security concern gets interesting.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Verb
  • Ethiopia also has accused Eritrean troops of occupying its territory, an allegation that the AP couldn't independently verify.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Ethiopia also has accused Eritrean troops of occupying its territory, an allegation the AP could not independently verify.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of occupying
Verb
  • That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.
    — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But this isn't merely a case of taking the company's already bonkers electric supermoto, dunking it in ink and calling it special.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dunking
Adjective
  • Mindfulness or an absorbing activity can redirect attention from repetitive thoughts to the present.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Over the record’s 33 minutes, Holden delivers an outstanding addition to his catalog that’s as absorbing and realist as any rap album this year.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of absorbing
Verb
  • Shepherded by execs from Fox and Fremantle, the pair could be seen at many of the most glamorous events along the Croisette throughout the week, while a fun stunt involving superbikes took place Monday night.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • An introduction involving Spider-Man and a tank expanded from a handful of words into 11 shots and roughly 52 seconds of footage.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of involving

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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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