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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
It's designed to capture and filter rainwater runoff and allow it to be absorbed into the ground.
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New England Aster
This easy-to-grow perennial has a stout robust habit.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
That one disease alone accounts for enormous health care costs — costs that the government must absorb when a patient is on Medicare or Medicaid.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Meanwhile, Owen drinks from it and is seemingly absorbed into the fountain.
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
Essentially, change fluency is all about an organization’s ability to spot shifts early, absorb disruptions without missing a beat, and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
—Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
That one disease alone accounts for enormous health care costs — costs that the government must absorb when a patient is on Medicare or Medicaid.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Meanwhile, Owen drinks from it and is seemingly absorbed into the fountain.
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
Essentially, change fluency is all about an organization’s ability to spot shifts early, absorb disruptions without missing a beat, and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
—Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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This advisory is in effect until Friday at 9 p.m. NWS Heat Wave Safety Advice: Protect yourself with these recommendations Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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The event will include food, drink, a concert and more.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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This is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a passion project or share your latest ideas with those around you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Abbey Marino-Briggs, Adjunct Professor at the University of Tulsa and Founder of The Bold Professional, has spent the past seven years deeply immersed in the hiring process — managing recruitment, leading internship programs, and conducting over 1,000 job interviews.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Your broader focus should be on integrating systems in a seamless way that can evolve over time, as needed.—
Swapna Sathyan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Unlike Yang’s other concepts (Baku is a high-end Japanese restaurant while Yama offers a more casual setting with hibachi, sushi and bento boxes), Sora focuses on French cuisine, with Asian influences integrated throughout each course.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Soy is a common allergen, and thus the undeclared ingredient could pose a risk to those with a soy allergy who consume the product.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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For example, in 2024, China supplied 70 percent of all lithium-ion batteries consumed in the U.S.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Marie Lodi My next session took place three months later, at which time Francis said my skin had tolerated the laser really well.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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Which means that losing in the second round again, for instance, won’t be tolerated and could cost Treliving — set to enter the third year of what is, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, a four-year contract — his job.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The esophagus helps move swallowed food from the back of the throat to the stomach to be digested.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Jokić losing the award during his most statistically impressive season makes Gilgeous-Alexander's win even harder to swallow for the Nuggets, after OKC eliminated Denver on Sunday.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
21 May 2025
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One name that could interest Golden State is guard Derrick White from the Boston Celtics.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps Trump's memo will surface more novel tactics that interest the administration.—
Ashley Belanger – May 20,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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All the clubs in Fickett's after-school program incorporate academic goals.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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At the Well, a Jewish wellness group, incorporates the Zodiac into its work.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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