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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 clever headband has a wide, absorbent silhouette to stand in the way, all without feeling tight on your scalp or leaving creases in your hair.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Some also feature absorbent ingredients like charcoal and clay, which dermatologists agree can effectively soak up excess oil and give roots a fresher feel.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
DIYers can punch holes in a plastic bottle or create a wicking system with a container of water and strips of absorbent material such as yarn or cloth.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
These towels are truly sturdy, absorbent, and consistently reliable.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Some also feature absorbent ingredients like charcoal and clay, which dermatologists agree can effectively soak up excess oil and give roots a fresher feel.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
DIYers can punch holes in a plastic bottle or create a wicking system with a container of water and strips of absorbent material such as yarn or cloth.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
These towels are truly sturdy, absorbent, and consistently reliable.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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If that sounds like thirsty work, Irishman Colm Dalton has just the ticket.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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After ignoring the warning, Remmick succeeds at transforming them, ultimately recruiting them into his blood thirsty clan.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Landing in the bottom are Henry (for the sin of a spongy scallion pancake), Paula (for texture issues), and Bailey (for the aforementioned Pile of Stuff).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2025
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The dough is too spongy, and the whole thing just doesn’t come together the way a great Neapolitan pizza should.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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