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
George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Glucose is absorbed in the intestine and passes into the blood.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
Keep changing to a clean cloth or paper towel as the liquid is absorbed.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Other economists, however, worry the fees, which many companies have absorbed, will increasingly be passed along in consumer prices, hobbling consumption along with business profits and hiring.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Twenty-seven years later, its pages are vanilla-sweet, from the decaying lignin; the imprint was long ago absorbed into another.
—Carmen Maria MacHado, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Moisture absorbed from the air returns as diluted desiccant to storage.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The most recent chapter in this story is how the biggest tech companies have absorbed the pioneers of artificial intelligence so that the profits from the next generation of innovations will flow to the same shareholders whose firms dominate the current era.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Sorrentino’s script cleverly ponders the difference between the truth absorbed up close and the law, which is viewed from a distance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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
The New York Times reported on a Goldman Sachs study which found that consumers so far have borne only 10-40% of the cost of tariffs – producers and exporters have absorbed the rest.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Glucose is absorbed in the intestine and passes into the blood.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
Keep changing to a clean cloth or paper towel as the liquid is absorbed.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Other economists, however, worry the fees, which many companies have absorbed, will increasingly be passed along in consumer prices, hobbling consumption along with business profits and hiring.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Twenty-seven years later, its pages are vanilla-sweet, from the decaying lignin; the imprint was long ago absorbed into another.
—Carmen Maria MacHado, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Moisture absorbed from the air returns as diluted desiccant to storage.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The most recent chapter in this story is how the biggest tech companies have absorbed the pioneers of artificial intelligence so that the profits from the next generation of innovations will flow to the same shareholders whose firms dominate the current era.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Sorrentino’s script cleverly ponders the difference between the truth absorbed up close and the law, which is viewed from a distance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed
Adjective
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Moreover, though, the show seems to want to confer a kind of authenticity upon a milieu that many worried would be grotesquely misrepresented by creators who aren’t exactly immersed in local journalism.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fully immersed, yet without the capacity to watch ourselves from outside the moment.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Older adults who drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice had fewer mouth bacteria called Prevotella, which is linked to inflammation, and more helpful bacteria like Neisseria.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And last season, the pair drank a whole lot of that tasty tea with the help of Corbin.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are several superstar cameos, and they’re nicely integrated into the movie’s slender plot.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And like other cruciferous vegetables, broccolini contains compounds that may interfere with thyroid function in people with thyroid disorders, particularly when consumed raw or in excess.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Among those who consumed the sweeteners, the highest group had an average of 191 milligrams per day, while the lowest group consumed an average of 20 milligrams.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They are tolerated, not respected.—
Hansel Alejandro Aguilar,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Any violence committed or even threatened against Raglan James will not be tolerated on this website.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For that reason, DEA’s work remains critical and laser-focused.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many operating managers are too focused on day-to-day concerns to keep up with engineering innovations outside their field, so project developers walk clients through a cost-benefit analysis of implementing a new technology.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a sight that became more-than-familiar to Boise State fans, Jeanty seemed to be swallowed in the scrum at the line of scrimmage, before bursting out of the side and powering himself into the endzone.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Participants in the treatment group swallowed 28 capsules over two days, each containing gut bacteria from four donors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbed. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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