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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
Washable grips, absorbent gloves, or keyboard covers can also make daily tasks more comfortable.
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Brandi Jones, Health, 30 July 2025
The diapers have a pocketed waistband to protect against blowouts, a super absorbent core, a wetness indicator that turns blue when wet, and a next-size indicator for when your little one is ready to move on up.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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.
—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
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Brandi Jones, Health, 30 July 2025
The diapers have a pocketed waistband to protect against blowouts, a super absorbent core, a wetness indicator that turns blue when wet, and a next-size indicator for when your little one is ready to move on up.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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Unfortunately, neither Silva nor Barbosa delivered the moments the crowd was thirsty to see.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This ultra-lightweight spray delivers a burst of moisture from hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while red algae extract helps soothe and smooth dry, thirsty skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The flavorful, spongy bread is made fresh daily, and is sliced horizontally and stuffed with all manner of goodness for its sandwiches.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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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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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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