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as in to immerse
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
A little more than an hour later, after the Padres absorbed a 4-3, 10-inning walk-off loss to the New York Yankees, there was another feeling inside the visiting clubhouse besides disappointment:
Relief.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The powder dusts delicately onto skin to absorb excess oil without minimizing your skin's natural glow or adding unwanted glitter.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 May 2025
Fed says wait and see Markets are absorbing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest remarks.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 8 May 2025
But those metals had to be absorbed while material was still flying around in the chaotic, cluttered early solar system — and 4.35 billion years ago, that material was already gone.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The powder dusts delicately onto skin to absorb excess oil without minimizing your skin's natural glow or adding unwanted glitter.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 May 2025
Fed says wait and see Markets are absorbing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest remarks.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 8 May 2025
But those metals had to be absorbed while material was still flying around in the chaotic, cluttered early solar system — and 4.35 billion years ago, that material was already gone.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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Dunedin One of our South's Best Beach Towns in 2022, this tiny town located across the bay from Tampa surprises with plenty to see and do--plus eat and drink!—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The red-eyed alien in question is zapped back to its hive, and the Doctor gives Ruby an antidote to drink so that she can’t be tracked.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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To his credit, Shepard took the entire situation on that January Armchair Expert episode in stride, even showing off his blue elephant-print boxers to the cameras to properly immerse the audience in the experience.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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The Panorama, a temporary exhibition in place while the Pergamon Museum, one of the six buildings on the island, undergoes renovation, immerses visitors in an enormous artwork that depicts the ancient city of Pergamon in 129 A.D.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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This transition to renewable energy not only supports our broader decarbonization goals but also reinforces our dedication to integrating sustainable practices into the core of our operations.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Arepas are corn pancakes that can be consumed on their own or with an array of garnishes and fixings.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The children who consumed the cookies were transported to Christ Hospital and have since been released, according to WFLD.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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This administration will not tolerate noncitizens causing mayhem on our college campuses.—
Greg Wehner , Alexis McAdams , Louis Casiano , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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By early 2025, Beijing responded decisively, summoning Apple for discussions—a significant development indicating the Chinese government may no longer tolerate Apple's inflexible policies.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The tariffs are a tough pill to swallow for an industry that, in general, warmly embraced President Trump along the campaign trail.—
Colin Harper,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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To maximize fluoride’s effect, keep them in the mouth for 1-2 minutes before swallowing.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Take a class, join a book club, volunteer with a school or nonprofit, join an exercise group, find activities that interest you and give an opportunity to socialize with others.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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After the George Floyd protests of 2020, Akil noticed an increase of young Black people talking about the microaggressions in their private, white institutions, which shocked and interested her in equal measure.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2025
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Aside from your assets, a comprehensive estate plan also incorporates instructions as to your healthcare and other responsibilities.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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