IMMERSE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

immerse

verb

i-ˈmərs

Definition of immerse

as in to interest

to hold the attention of that documentary on human reproduction never fails to immerse an audience

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as in to dip

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 immerse Private Food & Cocktail Classes The best concierges help guests immerse themselves in the destination beyond the surface level. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Rupp set out to address the problem and immersed himself in learning about the technology that resulted the autonomous rig. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Also, immerse yourself in daily Detroit life at Grand Circus Park just across the street, where fountains, gardens, and a dog park in the shadow of the Tigers’ stadium draw locals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026 Once travel resumed after the COVID-19 pandemic, EDGE Escapes, now run by Wilson and her husband Ryan, turned these online excursions into real-life trips, where members could immerse themselves in literary settings. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immerse

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The goal for this inaugural season is to keep expenses (including travel) down, interest up, and profits obtainable.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The cliche of getting involved in activities that interest you where other people might go is actually a good idea.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of interest

Verb

But just as staggering was one of the overnight lows, which dipped to only a searing 97 degrees F (36 degrees C)—a tie for the hottest low that the city’s ever seen, a record first set just three years ago.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
Just a few months ago, mortgage rates dipped below 6% for the first time in years, fueling hopes that lower borrowing costs would revive the sluggish housing market.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of dip

Verb

Frozen yogurt experienced a boom in the early 2000s, Webster noted, when consumers were similarly intrigued by healthier-sounding options.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Martin, who says she has been intrigued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, says so many voters are just struggling to get by and are hungry for sweeping change.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of intrigue

Verb

The floods submerged about one-third of the country, killed 1,737 people and displaced millions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
She was pronounced dead July 23 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after being submerged in the river.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of submerge

Verb

In total, Chinese companies occupy six of the 10 spots for the most innovative humanoid robotics startups in the world, according to the report.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
While both candidates occupy the left side of the national political spectrum, their records illustrate two distinct governing philosophies that have frequently clashed in San Francisco Democratic politics.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of occupy

Verb

More than 80 migrants died, including some who drowned or were trampled in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, according to Spanish and Moroccan authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Multiple media outlets reported that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the body as Best on Monday afternoon and ruled his cause of death as drowning.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of drown

Verb

The concept of responding to a thing or prompt would fascinate Forti all her life.

— News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026
After all, what are the pirate-ship kitchens Bourdain recounts early in Kitchen Confidential if not a more dangerous, adult version of the juvenile hijinks that have always fascinated Johnson?

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Definition of fascinate

Verb

The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
After two straight early morning practices soaked by rain, the Buffalo Bills finally got through a training camp session in the sunshine.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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