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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
Jordan visited nearly every island in the region, from Jamaica to St. Barts, absorbing the diverse culinary traditions that would eventually inspire Lucia’s menu.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 June 2025
As nice as it’s been to have the window keeping the show connected to its season-one roots, it’s also been fun to watch the Bear’s New Class — Jess, Luca, and the rest of the Chef Terry crew — get absorbed into the restaurant.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 26 June 2025
This would suggest that the state's construction boom over the past five years has led to the building of more luxury homes than buyers can absorb right now.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
While Hajime remains emotionally obtuse and absorbed in his architecture and a budding new romance with an underling, Ren tentatively seeks a reconciliation, and Emi openly resists any reunion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 June 2025
As nice as it’s been to have the window keeping the show connected to its season-one roots, it’s also been fun to watch the Bear’s New Class — Jess, Luca, and the rest of the Chef Terry crew — get absorbed into the restaurant.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 26 June 2025
This would suggest that the state's construction boom over the past five years has led to the building of more luxury homes than buyers can absorb right now.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
While Hajime remains emotionally obtuse and absorbed in his architecture and a budding new romance with an underling, Ren tentatively seeks a reconciliation, and Emi openly resists any reunion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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At the first mention of the Trump’s name, Straus sighs and grabs her drink off the bar, taking a long sip.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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At school, nothing was more shameful to me than seeing my father drinking from the water fountain, sucking and gulping.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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After birth, a baby is immediately immersed in a sea of words and rhythm, as their caregivers coo over them, chatter and sing lullabies.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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But, according to Hoffman, corporate citizenship leaders are immersing themselves in extensive planning for both short-term and long-term challenges as well as identifying opportunities for continued growth and sustained impact in their companies and communities.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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Close to 18% of people who regularly eat fruits reported better sleep, along with 12% of people who consume a lot of vegetables, and 13% of people who drink herbal tea.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The company has consistently consumed cash while struggling to scale production within the competitive semiconductor landscape.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The monthly injection was poorly tolerated, but the ongoing phase 3 study is designed to improve side effects.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Such a drastic income reduction would be a tough pill to swallow at a time of soaring inflation, rising housing and medical costs, and longer lifespans.—
Dan Doonan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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For more than a decade, scientists had been asserting that its wetlands were being swallowed by the ocean.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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If possible, talk to your boss about your future and what interests you.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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The Flames also have a lot of players who would interest the Sabres, who need a right-shot defenseman.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The city of Charlotte is moving forward with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s plan to incorporate drones into local policing.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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So be sure to incorporate these treatment options into your regimen.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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