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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
If the government isn’t able to sell a property, it’s then absorbed into the land bank, and the government owns it.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
The soap helps break the soil's surface tension and allows water to be absorbed.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Harner might not have absorbed much history or math, but her guitar skills skyrocketed.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Scudero absorbed some big hits, requiring medical attention on three separate occasions.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
That's down from nearly 500 in 2018, the year UW-Platteville absorbed oversight of the campus.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Against Milwaukee, the Dodgers have absorbed the full-court press and returned the favor.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Cracking the plastic code Each impact created a small crater where the plastic absorbed the most energy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 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
Amid the drafting tables and miniature models, Carter not only honed his technical skills but also absorbed how seasoned designers build worlds from scratch.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
If the government isn’t able to sell a property, it’s then absorbed into the land bank, and the government owns it.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
The soap helps break the soil's surface tension and allows water to be absorbed.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Harner might not have absorbed much history or math, but her guitar skills skyrocketed.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Scudero absorbed some big hits, requiring medical attention on three separate occasions.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
That's down from nearly 500 in 2018, the year UW-Platteville absorbed oversight of the campus.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Against Milwaukee, the Dodgers have absorbed the full-court press and returned the favor.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Cracking the plastic code Each impact created a small crater where the plastic absorbed the most energy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed
Adjective
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Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kevin Federline claims that Britney Spears drank while pregnant and did cocaine while breastfeeding in new excerpts from the former dancer’s upcoming memoir, published in several news outlets.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Over time, scientists tracked what the participants drank and also assessed their liver health.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Like all East End Studios’ projects, the Sunnyside facility will be fully integrated with XR/VR infrastructure, including the capability to shoot on a virtual stage, and high-speed fiber connectivity with scalable production-level internet.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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England was also impressed by how Ortega-Jiménez and his colleagues integrated the effects of other forces, such as air resistance, with those of static electricity in the new research.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s commonly consumed in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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Consumers may return the product to their local Publix store for a full refund, regardless of whether the product has been opened or consumed.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Any form of verbal abuse or personal harassment is not tolerated at Texpia II, the spokesperson said.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Abbott was the first to announce the deployment of the Texas National Guard to Austin through a foreboding statement on X, warning that any disorder wouldn’t be tolerated.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On the sports front, Sarandos said Netflix remained focused on big live events, which includes the recent live super middleweight championship bout between Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez that attracted over 41 million viewers.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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The agencies emphasized that their enforcement priorities remain focused on public safety threats and those with outstanding removal orders.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fangs tend to turn up in snake poop after they are swallowed.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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What epic tales might try to picture the explosion of the supervolcano in the Rocky Mountains and the gigantic crater lake of bubbling acid that eons ago swallowed places called Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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