as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring
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as in interested
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 integrated
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 consumed
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbed
Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The automaker absorbed roughly $2 billion in losses tied to fires at a Novelis aluminum supplier plant in New York.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 14 Feb. 2026
New research from Japan suggests that flavanols — plant compounds found in these foods — may stimulate the brain not by being absorbed into the bloodstream, but by triggering a sensory response tied to their bitter taste.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
As the next generation of electronic musicians, including Four Tet and Skee Mask, absorbed those early albums, Beltran pretty much left techno behind.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The pollutants diminished over time — absorbed into the landscape and washed into waterways.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
This means that in practice, families often absorbed costs, doctors improvised, and communities carried the burden.
—Abrar Mir, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Most people associate spinach with being high in iron; however, the iron in spinach is poorly absorbed.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Verb
In more severe cases of hair loss, a doctor might prescribe oral minoxidil, which is generally absorbed better by the body but also typically comes with more side effects.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The automaker absorbed roughly $2 billion in losses tied to fires at a Novelis aluminum supplier plant in New York.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 14 Feb. 2026
New research from Japan suggests that flavanols — plant compounds found in these foods — may stimulate the brain not by being absorbed into the bloodstream, but by triggering a sensory response tied to their bitter taste.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
As the next generation of electronic musicians, including Four Tet and Skee Mask, absorbed those early albums, Beltran pretty much left techno behind.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
The pollutants diminished over time — absorbed into the landscape and washed into waterways.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
This means that in practice, families often absorbed costs, doctors improvised, and communities carried the burden.
—Abrar Mir, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Most people associate spinach with being high in iron; however, the iron in spinach is poorly absorbed.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed
Adjective
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The immersed detector will then start collecting data.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Lovers of the natural world will find ample opportunities to become immersed in the landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Earlier this month, a newborn baby died from a listeria infection in New Mexico after the infant’s mother drank raw milk, and officials there are warning people off those products while the death is being investigated.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the early 2000s, there was a viral gossip report that Thornton and the Tomb Raider star drank each other’s blood.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Things that interested me as a child, as a teenager and as a young adult still interest me.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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What interested me from the very start was a certain fundamental clash of cultures that the crime seemed to have exposed.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Developed by Musk’s AI startup, xAI, which acquired X last year, Grok is integrated into X’s social media feeds.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Evaluators monitored how quickly crews integrated the system into existing workflows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Love may be in the air this Valentine’s Day, but Berlin had better get ready to be consumed by Lust.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ogden consumed Newell’s videos like candy.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ashwagandha is generally well-tolerated, but may stress the liver in rare instances.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As is being seen across the country, most recently with Zohran Mamdani in New York and Analilia Mejia in New Jersey, taking a principled stand on foreign policy while remaining focused on the needs of your constituents is the true path to victory.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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How was a young vet like Josh Jung to pull himself out of an offensive quagmire if everybody else was too focused on their own slumps and routines?—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An autopsy showed the baby inhaled and swallowed the sanitation liquid used in the portable toilet, according to investigators.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many potassium supplements should be swallowed whole.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbed. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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