as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
shell collecting can be so absorbing that you don't notice the tide coming in
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as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings
most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth
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as in intriguing
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 integrating
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 draining
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Agatha is surely one of the most interesting characters in the MCU, having ruined her relationship with her own son because of her literal lust for Death.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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These responses ran the gamut from highly positive to incredibly negative, but perhaps the most interesting were the ones that expressed a sentiment somewhere in between.Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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The engaging concept pushed forward by Hotel Zed picked up speed from the get-go and Farmer gives a huge chunk of the credit to the loyal team.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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This also depends on how many people were in your group and how engaging and knowledgeable the guide was.Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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On Friday night, the promotion announced an intriguing welterweight pitting No. 7 Ian Machado Garry against No. 9 Joaquin Buckley.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Leave a comment View Comments Catch up on these intriguing stories: — Louisiana students Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson discovered a new way to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, formerly thought impossible by experts.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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What's particularly fascinating is how impolite behaviors can cascade through organizations.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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