absorbing
adjective
ab·sorb·ing
əb-ˈsȯr-biŋ 
-ˈzȯr-
: fully taking one's attention : engrossing
an absorbing novel
Examples of absorbing in a Sentence
shell collecting can be so absorbing that you don't notice the tide coming in
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Pick high-pile or plush bath mats to maximize the warmth-trapping properties and opt for moisture-absorbing, quick-drying materials like microfiber in this high-humidity, water-splashing space.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
This lotion is fast-absorbing, relieving your tattoo’s dry, itchy skin and providing 48-hour moisture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Concentrated solar systems collect broader wavelengths using mirrors, but require large-scale infrastructure and still depend on receiver materials that are not perfectly absorbing.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
However, the loud music combined with the lack of sound-absorbing materials in restaurants have made dining out a stressful event.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
This lotion is fast-absorbing, relieving your tattoo’s dry, itchy skin and providing 48-hour moisture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Concentrated solar systems collect broader wavelengths using mirrors, but require large-scale infrastructure and still depend on receiver materials that are not perfectly absorbing.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
However, the loud music combined with the lack of sound-absorbing materials in restaurants have made dining out a stressful event.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorbing
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“Absorbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbing. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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