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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
The summer sun can evaporate water before roots can absorb it.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have spiked; shipping costs have surged; and several Asian countries that absorbed manufacturing from China—Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines—are already rationing fuel, Swonk said.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
An environmental group sued Georgia Power years ago saying shareholders, not customers, should absorb the costs of coal ash cleanup.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Light of certain short wavelengths gets absorbed by particles of a finite size, but light of certain longer wavelengths passes through those particles unimpeded.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have spiked; shipping costs have surged; and several Asian countries that absorbed manufacturing from China—Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines—are already rationing fuel, Swonk said.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
An environmental group sued Georgia Power years ago saying shareholders, not customers, should absorb the costs of coal ash cleanup.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Light of certain short wavelengths gets absorbed by particles of a finite size, but light of certain longer wavelengths passes through those particles unimpeded.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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One night, at a house party, John and I ended up in the back yard, drinking beer.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Younger consumers are drinking more deliberately, agreed Caroline Begley, vice president of marketing for Pernod Ricard USA in New York City.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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For a more exclusive experience, there’s also The Reserve, which offers a quieter, hotel-within-a-hotel experience that occupies the top floors of the East Tower and features a private VIP entrance, an expansive lounge, and upgraded amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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That’s roughly double what the women who occupy the second and third spots on that list have made.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its companion Renpho Health app (available for Android and iOS) tracks 50 health metrics, but some (like calories consumed and burned) rely on your input or external sources.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fierce in expression but controlled in form, the 1959 LP draws out a rootsy warmth from beneath the bebop that had consumed bandstands since World War II, forging a sound that feels at once confrontational, mischievous, and generous.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fungi thrive in harsh environments, tolerate extremes that would destroy most organisms, and can continually grow and repair themselves over time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, some cats—especially those with thick, insulating fur like Maine Coons or Norwegian Forest cats—can tolerate and even enjoy playing in snow.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Duke swallowed an olive the size of my head.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to the notice, botulism can cause symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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There's a headphone jack for wired headphones, to really immerse yourself like you time-warped back to a scene from Stranger Things, plus the cassette player can rewind and fast-forward to a fave song for that true tactile action.—
Shirl Leigh
April 06,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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Add one fourth of meringue and mix until incorporated.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Six Senses has long held the mantle for being ahead of the sustainability trend, and in Rome, the property was built to incorporate their ethos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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