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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
This is meant to give you the best of both worlds—a towel that’s soft and absorbent like a terry but also lightweight and quick-drying like pure waffle weave.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2025
Ducks need outdoor space, a predator-proof coop with waterproof, absorbent flooring, and a ramp for easy access.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The multi-sensory experience involves spraying scents on absorbent round cards visitors can take home that list all the products and remind them of the fragrances.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The oversized, ultra-absorbent towel shows your love of your country and Fox News.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2025
Ducks need outdoor space, a predator-proof coop with waterproof, absorbent flooring, and a ramp for easy access.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The multi-sensory experience involves spraying scents on absorbent round cards visitors can take home that list all the products and remind them of the fragrances.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The oversized, ultra-absorbent towel shows your love of your country and Fox News.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The owners of Konjo, Fetien Gibre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa, have introduced an untold number of Denverites to injera, a spongy bread that accompanies most meals.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bare, blackened trees with pointed, spindly limbs and black soil that felt strange underfoot, both spongy and brittle.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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