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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
The tiny balls made out of extremely absorbent polymer material can expand to 100 times their initial size and weight when exposed to liquid – including liquids inside the body when they’re ingested.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
And half of that is an ingredient called super absorbent polymer, or SAP.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Dense or absorbent materials could also take longer to dry.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
This one is made from 90-percent post-consumer recycled polyester, and is oh-so-soft to the touch, highly absorbent, and quick-drying.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
And half of that is an ingredient called super absorbent polymer, or SAP.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Dense or absorbent materials could also take longer to dry.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
This one is made from 90-percent post-consumer recycled polyester, and is oh-so-soft to the touch, highly absorbent, and quick-drying.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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Despite our planet’s famously blue appearance from space, thirsty aliens would be disappointed.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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One thirsty dog has gained attention online for its tactics to get to the water bowl first.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The bread is spongy and moist, sweet with an underlying nuttiness and hint of salt from the tahini incorporated in the batter made with rye flour.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The dessert is spongy, soft, buttery, and delectable.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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