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as in to immerse
to hold the attention of
chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time
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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
local schools will seek to absorb the new immigrants into the regular curriculum as quickly as possible
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as in to consume
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorb
A little more than an hour later, after the Padres absorbed a 4-3, 10-inning walk-off loss to the New York Yankees, there was another feeling inside the visiting clubhouse besides disappointment:
Relief.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The powder dusts delicately onto skin to absorb excess oil without minimizing your skin's natural glow or adding unwanted glitter.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 May 2025
Fed says wait and see Markets are absorbing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest remarks.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 8 May 2025
But those metals had to be absorbed while material was still flying around in the chaotic, cluttered early solar system — and 4.35 billion years ago, that material was already gone.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The powder dusts delicately onto skin to absorb excess oil without minimizing your skin's natural glow or adding unwanted glitter.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 May 2025
Fed says wait and see Markets are absorbing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest remarks.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 8 May 2025
But those metals had to be absorbed while material was still flying around in the chaotic, cluttered early solar system — and 4.35 billion years ago, that material was already gone.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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Crumble Smith recommends using half your body weight as a starting point to figure out how many ounces per day to drink.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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The 2018 vintage is exceptional and is drinking perfectly right now.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Now Welcoming Digital Nomads — What to Know Before Going From the moment travelers step onboard, they’re immersed in the essence of New Zealand.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin Extreme Mechanics Letters.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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This transition to renewable energy not only supports our broader decarbonization goals but also reinforces our dedication to integrating sustainable practices into the core of our operations.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Arepas are corn pancakes that can be consumed on their own or with an array of garnishes and fixings.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The children who consumed the cookies were transported to Christ Hospital and have since been released, according to WFLD.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Most people can tolerate losing as many as two liters of that blood.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Use the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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The tariffs are a tough pill to swallow for an industry that, in general, warmly embraced President Trump along the campaign trail.—
Colin Harper,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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To maximize fluoride’s effect, keep them in the mouth for 1-2 minutes before swallowing.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Take a class, join a book club, volunteer with a school or nonprofit, join an exercise group, find activities that interest you and give an opportunity to socialize with others.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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After the George Floyd protests of 2020, Akil noticed an increase of young Black people talking about the microaggressions in their private, white institutions, which shocked and interested her in equal measure.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2025
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Aside from your assets, a comprehensive estate plan also incorporates instructions as to your healthcare and other responsibilities.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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