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
Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
What Makes the Glycinate Form Different Magnesium glycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine, which improves how efficiently it’s absorbed through the intestinal wall.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
And cutting back on liquid sugars like juice and soda eliminates some of the sharpest spikes, since those drinks get absorbed rapidly.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Stony rubbish, dead trees, the odd corpse in the garden—nothing that couldn’t be absorbed back into the earth.
—Caroline Fraser, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
That’s a long hike—a journey of tens of millions of light-years, sometimes more, ending when one of these wayward rays is absorbed harmlessly by our atmosphere, high above our heads.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
When a microwave photon enters the cavity, and its energy matches the splitting of the quantum double dot, it is absorbed by the electron.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
But the company reversed those plans and instead absorbed the $75 million hit to its margins.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have spiked; shipping costs have surged; and several Asian countries that absorbed manufacturing from China—Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines—are already rationing fuel, Swonk said.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
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 pumps pulled seventeen million gallons of stormwater off the streets, and the new blue-and-green infrastructure absorbed runoff to alleviate pressure on the pipes.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
What Makes the Glycinate Form Different Magnesium glycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine, which improves how efficiently it’s absorbed through the intestinal wall.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
And cutting back on liquid sugars like juice and soda eliminates some of the sharpest spikes, since those drinks get absorbed rapidly.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Stony rubbish, dead trees, the odd corpse in the garden—nothing that couldn’t be absorbed back into the earth.
—Caroline Fraser, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
That’s a long hike—a journey of tens of millions of light-years, sometimes more, ending when one of these wayward rays is absorbed harmlessly by our atmosphere, high above our heads.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
When a microwave photon enters the cavity, and its energy matches the splitting of the quantum double dot, it is absorbed by the electron.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
But the company reversed those plans and instead absorbed the $75 million hit to its margins.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices have spiked; shipping costs have surged; and several Asian countries that absorbed manufacturing from China—Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines—are already rationing fuel, Swonk said.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed
Adjective
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Despite the many improvements in virtual reality (VR) technology, with realistic visual and auditory content that makes the user feel immersed in the environment, the olfactory sense has not been as faithfully replicated in the medium.—
Shirl Leigh
March 31,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lehman admitted in earlier testimony the pair drank and did some drugs, including marijuana, earlier that evening.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Participants drank soda and ate cookies while listening to Dropkick Murphys, a Boston punk band that Platner likes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s what interested us as well.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For companies looking for even deeper insights, the hub can be integrated into TrusTrace’s full enterprise platform for comprehensive upstream supplier engagement and supply chain traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park is one of Baltimore’s oldest public spaces, home to a historic nine-hole golf course that has long served as an accessible recreational hub, particularly for Black golfers as one of the first courses to be racially integrated in 1951.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The product was discontinued in the 1980s following public concerns about Pop Rocks, including rumors that the candy could be dangerous when consumed with soda.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crismon notes that fresh juice should be consumed within three to five days.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Turmeric is generally well tolerated, especially when used as a cooking spice.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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Defense Secretary warned Russia that any attempt to damage critical underwater infrastructure will face serious consequences and will not be tolerated.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Discreet, quiet, and very focused on coffee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yeah, just got to stay focused, stay ready, and go help the team win.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Duke swallowed an olive the size of my head.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the design takes New York’s fallback course, the library could be swallowed into a plain brown box.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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