How to Use absorb in a Sentence

absorb

verb
  • He has retained the values that he absorbed as a young man.
  • The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.
  • I was so absorbed by her story that I lost track of time.
  • She is good at absorbing information.
  • His interest in photography absorbs him completely.
  • Witch hazel and cotton extract soothe the skin and absorb wetness.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The heat island effect happens when metal and concrete absorb heat during the day and release it at night.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Both instantly absorb sweat with none other than good old corn starch, says founder Kate Sturino.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 27 Sep. 2022
  • These can prevent the body from fully absorbing doxycycline.
    Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
  • While battles generally felt brisk, at times the proceedings could drag out against new enemies that could absorb tons of damage.
    Alessandro Fillari, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Lots of foods that are good sources of vitamin E also contain fat, which is needed for the vitamin to absorb into your system.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 26 Sep. 2022
  • The back of the vehicle is fitted with a solar panel that can absorb up to 1,840 watts of clean energy.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2022
  • That's largely so because of its silica formula, which consists of tiny, sponge-like particles that can absorb the oil produced by skin.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The rice is cooked perfectly and absorbs all the flavors of the broth and the cream of chicken mixture; the milk also helps to add an extra element of creaminess to the dish.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • That's because studios tend to absorb the costs of individual pictures in their overall expenses and don't itemize how much was spent on each one.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The veteran coach believes one of the most difficult parts of the job for a rookie is absorbing the vast menu of third-down fronts and pressure packages defenses use to fluster passers.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Doing so will ensure that the maximum amount of product makes it onto your skin, as cotton applications inadvertently absorb it.
    Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Vitamin D, meanwhile, helps regulate the immune system and allows your body to actually absorb that calcium.
    Kells McPhillips, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The wave of people hoping to start anew in the Miami area is testing South Florida’s ability to absorb one of the largest migrant influxes in decades.
    María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2022
  • How to use: Shampoo and condition at your typical cadence, ensuring to massage the scalp with fingers for 60 seconds to help the product absorb into your scalp.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2022
  • This gives the plants time to absorb water before the heat of the day.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The world’s oceans — which absorb more than 90% of the world’s excess heat — were again the hottest on record last year.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The part the orchid sits in is made from clear glass, allowing light to absorb through the roots of the plant.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2023
  • That’s because the roots can't absorb the water fast enough in a too-big pot, and the plant may drown.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The beans are cooked in the paste, absorbing its flavors.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
  • This will help to keep you full and help your body absorb the nutrients from the shake.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The Sharks have enough salary cap space to absorb Goodrow’s cap hit as a waiver claim.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
  • The light gets stretched, but light can also get absorbed.
    David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Remove any solids and blot the area with a paper towel to absorb as much oil and grease as possible.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Zinc: High doses of zinc can decrease how well your body absorbs magnesium.
    Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 21 Jan. 2025

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