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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
These trays, made of diatomite, are highly absorbent, soaking up any excess water and drying quickly to keep your sink areas cleaner and moisture-free.
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Puppy pads are naturally absorbent and shouldn’t leave a mess underneath them.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Towels, made of absorbent cotton or a cotton blend, are designed to hold moisture, while clothes can be made from various materials like synthetics, cotton, or delicate fabrics.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Puppy pads are naturally absorbent and shouldn’t leave a mess underneath them.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Towels, made of absorbent cotton or a cotton blend, are designed to hold moisture, while clothes can be made from various materials like synthetics, cotton, or delicate fabrics.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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Energy vampires are everywhere, thirsty for a selfie or a sound bite or a Zoom.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wilted leaves are the first sign your plant is thirsty.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At Bati Ethiopian Kitchen in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, the menu centers injera, a large, sour, spongy flatbread, served with a variety of wat, stews made from meat, vegetables, and legumes.—
Irene Adeline Milanez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fruit has a spongy texture.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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