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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Recent Examples of absorbent
These absorbent coasters are also perfect for the bathroom sink; they’re made from natural Diatomaceous earth, which absorbs moisture and dries out very quickly.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
In one embodiment, the fabric features an absorbent layer—cotton, rayon, a combination of the two—disposed between the first and second layers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Ducks need outdoor space, a predator-proof coop with waterproof, absorbent flooring, and a ramp for easy access.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The oversized, ultra-absorbent towel shows your love of your country and Fox News.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
In one embodiment, the fabric features an absorbent layer—cotton, rayon, a combination of the two—disposed between the first and second layers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Ducks need outdoor space, a predator-proof coop with waterproof, absorbent flooring, and a ramp for easy access.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The oversized, ultra-absorbent towel shows your love of your country and Fox News.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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More viscous than your average face mist, the milky formula is laced with ceramides and lipids to relieve tight, thirsty skin and refresh dull, dry-looking makeup without so much as a flush or a tingle.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Thus, when two disheveled men barged into one camp on Sunday, the burners who encountered the thirsty strangers were understandably uneasy.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These lesions had a spongy texture, which indicates the presence of blood vessels in the affected area.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some desiccants are solid, others are liquid but the newest — hydrogels or aerogels — are spongy.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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