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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
Also, don't store beans or ground coffee in the refrigerator—the coffee may absorb moisture and odors, dulling its flavor.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The foam is designed to absorb shock, helping reduce stress on your body after hours of exploring.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Proponents said the change will help businesses better absorb the transaction fees that credit card companies are allowed to charge each time someone swipes their credit card.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
Not every market can absorb higher costs so easily.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The foam is designed to absorb shock, helping reduce stress on your body after hours of exploring.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Proponents said the change will help businesses better absorb the transaction fees that credit card companies are allowed to charge each time someone swipes their credit card.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
Not every market can absorb higher costs so easily.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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Food and drink Breakfast is prepared onsite and served in the courtyard.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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They're arranged in haphazard rows, with Andrew Jackson occupying a prime front spot simply because the owner likes his hair.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seeking stability and a place to belong, Rose attempts to integrate into the wary community.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Millions of people already rely on chatbots powered by large language models, and have integrated these synthetic interlocutors into their personal and professional lives.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Love may be in the air this Valentine’s Day, but Berlin had better get ready to be consumed by Lust.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ogden consumed Newell’s videos like candy.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filing went on to say the plaintiffs demonstrated that criminal activity indeed takes place at the Eco Motel, and that the motel’s owners are aware of and tolerate that activity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Russia wants to swallow Ukraine, even though both nations share Orthodox rites.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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These are cheap to produce and easy to swallow due to their smooth texture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Shelby has traveled to Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, and more, immersing herself in each fashion market, respectively.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Drawing from her own experience as someone from Malaysia who grew up immersed in Singaporean culture before moving to the city-state, Yeo found personal resonance in her character’s search for home.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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The album's eclectic throwback sound pays tribute to the singer's Boricua roots, incorporating traditional genres such as Plena, salsa and jibaro into his signature Latin urbano style.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The show incorporates Latin jazz, house music, club culture and club dance forms.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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