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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 comforter, which is offered in six sizes and over 10 colors, is made with a cooling fabric that’s designed to absorb body heat and reduce your skin temperature.
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Jamie Weissman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Let the incoming chief make a few visible calls while the outgoing leader still absorbs the heat.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Similar output reductions occurred during major European heatwaves in recent years as rivers became too warm to safely absorb additional cooling water.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Like so much else that’s happened here during the World Cup, another nation’s culture and tradition were overlaid and absorbed into our ways … and left each better off for it.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Jamie Weissman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Let the incoming chief make a few visible calls while the outgoing leader still absorbs the heat.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Similar output reductions occurred during major European heatwaves in recent years as rivers became too warm to safely absorb additional cooling water.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Like so much else that’s happened here during the World Cup, another nation’s culture and tradition were overlaid and absorbed into our ways … and left each better off for it.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Staying hydrated is also key, so make sure to drink plenty of water.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck.
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Law enforcement also linked Sanchez-Munoz to a June 11 shooting in which a vehicle occupied by an adult and a child was hit by gunfire in the area of Seventh Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Six years later, an ostensibly secret but broadly tolerated Remonstrant church was established in Delft.
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the border's journey to its current location is the story of the birth of a nation that swallowed up Native American tribes, Spanish descendants and Mexican citizens in its insatiable hunger to grow.
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Any area can be vulnerable to flash floods, which can occur within minutes to hours of heavy rainfall, swallowing roads and creating dangerous currents in rivers and creeks.
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Perched high above the Bow Valley, Rimrock Banff will reopen this summer after a major redesign that includes a mountain-facing infinity pool, outdoor sauna, and quiet corners to immerse with nature.
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Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.
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This effort is still in development but is supposed to be incorporated into a student’s report card.
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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