variants 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 absorbent coasters are also perfect for the bathroom sink; they’re made from natural Diatomaceous earth, which absorbs moisture and dries out very quickly. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 In one embodiment, the fabric features an absorbent layer—cotton, rayon, a combination of the two—disposed between the first and second layers. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025 Ducks need outdoor space, a predator-proof coop with waterproof, absorbent flooring, and a ramp for easy access. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 The oversized, ultra-absorbent towel shows your love of your country and Fox News. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for absorbent
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Adjective
  • More viscous than your average face mist, the milky formula is laced with ceramides and lipids to relieve tight, thirsty skin and refresh dull, dry-looking makeup without so much as a flush or a tingle.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Thus, when two disheveled men barged into one camp on Sunday, the burners who encountered the thirsty strangers were understandably uneasy.
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Their slow decay provides long-term nutrient reservoirs, helping to build spongy soils that support future forest growth.
    Greg Sullivan, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Multiple myeloma is a chronic (long-term) blood cancer that affects plasma cells made in the bone marrow, which is spongy tissue found inside bones.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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