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as in to occupy
to hold the attention of
chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time
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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
local schools will seek to absorb the new immigrants into the regular curriculum as quickly as possible
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as in to consume
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorb
Khandelwal and Fajgelbaum, both members of the National Bureau of Economic Research, estimated that around 90 percent of the duties were absorbed by importers, with foreign exporters absorbing just 10 percent of the heightened cost.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
One reason is that when there's less white ice reflecting the strong summer sun, the oceans can absorb more heat.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The land was absorbed by Willow Park at Beall’s request.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Add the wine, increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
One reason is that when there's less white ice reflecting the strong summer sun, the oceans can absorb more heat.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The land was absorbed by Willow Park at Beall’s request.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Add the wine, increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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Police are urging anyone with information to contact investigators, emphasizing that underage individuals who were drinking will not face penalties for coming forward.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink The food throughout Vietnam is fantastic and is a huge reason to visit the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But there is still plenty of room for improvement at the nickel position, currently occupied by Chau Smith-Wade, and the rest of the depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Politics consequently occupies much of the space for leftists that is usually taken up by family, religion, career and community for conservatives.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The score is bigger and easier to read, the bases and count are brighter and stand out more against a darker background, and the design more seamlessly integrates the pitch clock as well as information like the batter’s exit velocity.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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One of the strategies for combatting climate change in the Tomorrow Garden is agroforestry, which integrates the cultivation of trees and crops together.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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That translates to many years to replace the 850 consumed by the Iran War.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Amid public concern, federal health authorities have denied any reports of illnesses linked to consuming fish or seafood because of possible contamination.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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If your space is shadier, stick with crops like lettuce or spinach that can tolerate less light.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Dissent isn’t tolerated and consensus isn’t a priority.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The agency said metal bristles can break off, stick to grill grates and be swallowed, potentially lodging in the throat or digestive tract and causing internal injuries.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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In Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times, a factory worker struggles to keep pace with an ever-accelerating assembly line—until the machine swallows him whole.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rosen and his team have spent nearly 200 days on the road immersing themselves in 16 vibrant cultures.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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After signing 30 players since Sullivan’s arrival, the Dolphins are now immersed in draft meetings, tape evaluation and attending Pro Days.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The coalition called on lawmakers to pause debate on the bill and incorporate stronger transparency provisions, mandatory environmental and socio-cultural impact studies, independent oversight mechanisms and a more robust framework for protecting human rights and the environment.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Budge, 78, joined the council in 2003 when Rancho Cordova incorporated, at a time when leaders were focused on reshaping the city’s image and gaining local control.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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