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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
It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
After washing, be sure to completely dry the cucumbers with paper towels or an absorbent, clean kitchen towel before storing them.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Made of Aegean cotton, this set of bath towels is designed to feel super soft and absorbent for a luxurious bath time routine.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
One of those things is buying boneless, skinless chicken breasts, opening up the package, and finding a meat-juice-absorbent pad inside.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
After washing, be sure to completely dry the cucumbers with paper towels or an absorbent, clean kitchen towel before storing them.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Made of Aegean cotton, this set of bath towels is designed to feel super soft and absorbent for a luxurious bath time routine.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
One of those things is buying boneless, skinless chicken breasts, opening up the package, and finding a meat-juice-absorbent pad inside.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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People are thirsty for that kind of authenticity, and to re-evaluate what the American story really is.—
Cat Cardenas,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Finally, hyaluronic acid lessens the appearance of fine lines—which are more prominent when skin is thirsty.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Red bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bones that produces all types of blood cells.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
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Here are details on mouth-watering apple pies that are worthy of a holiday feast, and the pasty pies filled with spongy chunks of dry apple that are hard to chew.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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