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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, 1 Mar. 2026
During this epidemic, in which at least 52 cases were recorded and seven people died over a period of eight months, tampons were associated with the syndrome – especially a highly absorbent tampon called Rely, which was pulled from the market.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
After rinsing, Enma dries the silver immediately with a soft absorbent cloth to avoid any water marks.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
The highly absorbent roller physically removes dust, debris, dirt from the surface rather than drawing debris into filters.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
During this epidemic, in which at least 52 cases were recorded and seven people died over a period of eight months, tampons were associated with the syndrome – especially a highly absorbent tampon called Rely, which was pulled from the market.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
After rinsing, Enma dries the silver immediately with a soft absorbent cloth to avoid any water marks.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
The highly absorbent roller physically removes dust, debris, dirt from the surface rather than drawing debris into filters.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
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Originally from the eastern hemisphere, salt cedar, or tamarisk, is a thirsty plant that grows along river corridors, but whose roots suck up so much water that the plant can lower water tables and drain rivers.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yellowing or wilting leaves are also a sign the plant is thirsty.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
14 Mar. 2026
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This part of the fruit is often overlooked because of its bitterness, bland color, and slightly spongy texture.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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