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

2 of 2

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
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 Heinz began composing only after immersing herself in raw footage and long conversations with Bilal about his years in Sehwan. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 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 The second involved filling a salad spinner with water and immersing the berries for one minute while stirring them by hand before draining and spinning them for 10 seconds. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 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. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 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 Cadillac Optiq-V boasts 519 horsepower and impressive speed but fails to deliver an engaging driving experience.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The first thing that stands out about the 2026 Honda Pilot behind the wheel is its engaging driving dynamics.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 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
  • All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Customers can also choose from three other dipping sauces – honey mustard, buffalo and sweet & sour – all of which were improved, too, the company said.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dipping
Adjective
  • Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cartoonists on Dolly Parton's life and legacy Join 350,000+ subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Verb
  • The alerts have piled up, with cyclospora occupying much of the attention this year, as the parasitic infection gave explosive diarrhea to people in 48 states.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Ulta shop had expanded to 610 Target stores, each occupying about 1,000 square feet.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupying
Verb
  • McClung prioritizes other aspects of the game before working on his dunks, but the Dunkman league primarily consists of athletes who focus on dunking.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What to serve with pickle dip Set out planks of carrots, cucumbers, and radishes for dunking.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dunking
Adjective
  • From that point on, Kusama’s absorbing and fresh art, once charged by avant-garde energies, became more or less a meaning-free expression of market principles, an exercise in branding.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Both are all-absorbing; both are forms of movement that transform one’s mind.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of absorbing
Verb
  • Her body was found Monday morning in the waters near Hagley Landing, a boat ramp leading to the Waccamaw River in the small town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, following an extensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Court records show DeFoor has a history of criminal cases involving findings of mental incompetency.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of involving

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“Immersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immersing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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