How to Use absorption in a Sentence

absorption

noun
  • Not by force but by absorption.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Pop these on over your eye cream to boost results and absorption.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Take it with a high-fat meal to get better absorption.
    Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • This will help with absorption.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Wait at least one to two hours to drink green tea to avoid absorption problems.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Less sea ice means more open ocean, more heat absorption and more climate change.
    Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Our joints were also happy thanks to good shock absorption in the sole.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
  • Remember that shoes wear out over time and lose their shock absorption.
    Daria Smith, Southern Living, 19 May 2021
  • And it is thought that betel leaf helps with the absorption of these compounds.
    Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Pair your brew with a meal or snack to slow caffeine absorption and blunt blood sugar spikes.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Kale is easy to eat cooked or raw; pair it with healthy fats to boost nutrient absorption.
    Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Droughts kill plants and leaves the ground bare, reducing soil absorption.
    Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022
  • This will help with the absorption of those vitamins.
    Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Without fiber to slow absorption, juice hits the bloodstream faster.
    Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • No velvet rope, no fourth wall—just boot-stomping, beer-sign neon and crowd-absorption tech.
    Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Taking more than this amount can reduce the absorption of copper in the body.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 19 May 2024
  • This would imply that there should be no overall change in the absorption of carbon.
    Anil Ananthaswamy, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2020
  • Try adding black pepper or a source of fat to your turmeric coffee to help boost its absorption.
    Lindsey Desoto, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Hot stones are applied to the skin, to help with absorption of the ginseng products.
    Akili King, Essence, 23 May 2025
  • This extra shock absorption is perfect for long runs and walks or for spending all day on your feet.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Each dose should be taken before a meal and with an eight-ounce glass of water to aid absorption.
    Norcal Marketing, Chron, 4 Feb. 2021
  • This creates the unique level of light absorption.
    New Atlas, 26 June 2026
  • Because the amounts and absorption of benzene from these products are small, the risk is low.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The stroller’s shock absorption and padding in the seat make all the difference here.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 July 2023
  • For the best moisture absorption, mist greenery stems on the backside of your wreath.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Einbinder is a good foil for Smart, even if her glum self-absorption can be trying.
    BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2021
  • Fiber binds to cholesterol and reduces its absorption.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • For best absorption, take them at different times.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Microneedling also helped boost the absorption of follow-up at-home skin care.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 July 2023
  • And if devices aren’t built with melanin in mind, the extra absorption can throw off their readings.
    Time, 1 Nov. 2022

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