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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
In addition to looking very similar to a soccer shoe style worn by celebrities, the sneakers have absorbent memory foam insoles and cushy heel pillows to provide long-lasting aid.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Jute is very absorbent, so it should be kept away from excessive moisture.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Rinse, dab dry with cheesecloth (very absorbent and Martha-coded), then repeat as needed until the stain lifts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
These absorbent inserts snap into place inside the cover, effectively creating a two-piece diaper.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Jute is very absorbent, so it should be kept away from excessive moisture.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Rinse, dab dry with cheesecloth (very absorbent and Martha-coded), then repeat as needed until the stain lifts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
These absorbent inserts snap into place inside the cover, effectively creating a two-piece diaper.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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That has changed of late, only to have those thirsty for big V-8 engines get bitten by scary-high gas prices.—
Matt Degen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Without a thick layer of mulch, the soil dries out quickly, leaving tomato plants thirsty and struggling to produce fruit.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The savory crepe, wrapped in paper, is a walkable handheld, its delicate, lightly spongy batter of mung bean flower fused with an egg that’s cracked on top, then spread, ensuring both come in every delicious bite.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The spongy underside of the cap has pores—rather than gills as seen in Agaricales mushrooms such as shiitake and portobello—which are the openings to tubes through which spores exit the mushroom.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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