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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Recent Examples of absorbent
Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Yimobra Bath Rugs This soft, absorbent bath mat with more than 40,000 perfect ratings is on sale for just $8 — but not for much longer.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Start by drying with an absorbent dishcloth, then set the cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over low heat for a few minutes until there’s no trace of moisture.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
In the past, the choices were an absorbent clay whose main compound was calcium bentonite, sawdust, or sand.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Yimobra Bath Rugs This soft, absorbent bath mat with more than 40,000 perfect ratings is on sale for just $8 — but not for much longer.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Start by drying with an absorbent dishcloth, then set the cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over low heat for a few minutes until there’s no trace of moisture.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
In the past, the choices were an absorbent clay whose main compound was calcium bentonite, sawdust, or sand.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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The ladies are back with a fresh start, thirsty for power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and the same botanical oil blend as Weleda’s iconic Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, this milky mist refreshes thirsty skin during both dry winter days and long afternoons spent in stale office air.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stacking them on top of each other had only spread the grit into the spongy pores beneath the caps, speeding up their decay.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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