Synonyms of absorbs

absorbs

verb

present tense third-person singular of absorb

1

as in drinks

to take in (something liquid) through small openings

most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drinks
• swallows
• imbibes
• soaks (up)
• sips
• sponges
• sucks (up)
• takes up
• gulps
• slurps
• quaffs
• guzzles
• swigs
• swills

2

as in occupies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occupies
• immerses
• intrigues
• interests
• fascinates
• attracts
• involves
• engages
• busies
• engrosses
• grips
• enwraps
• distracts
• enthralls
• enchants
• bemuses
• preoccupies
• captivates
• obsesses
• catches one's eye
• hypnotizes
• catches up
• mesmerizes
• bewitches
• allures
• monopolizes
• beguiles
• charms
• hogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• tires
• palls
• jades

3

as in integrates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrates
• incorporates
• assimilates
• embodies
• co-opts
• merges
• amalgamates
• combines
• commingles
• intermingles
• blends
• mingles
• habituates
• accustoms
• naturalizes
• acculturates
• fuses
• enculturates
• conditions

4

as in consumes

to make complete use of

cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consumes
• spends
• drains
• exhausts
• reduces
• burns
• uses
• depletes
• eats
• expends
• devours
• decreases
• plays out
• draws down
• empties
• runs out of
• diminishes
• uses up
• wastes
• lowers
• weakens
• lessens
• downsizes
• undermines
• dwindles
• impoverishes
• saps
• dissipates
• cleans (out)
• blows
• disables
• debilitates
• abates
• enfeebles
• cripples
• bankrupts
• de-escalates
• lavishes
• squanders
• guzzles
• dries up
• runs through
• throws away
• fritters (away)
• misspends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• replaces
• increases
• renews
• augments
• enlarges
• reinforces
• enforces
• strengthens
• repairs
• restores
• preserves
• revives
• saves
• conserves
• fortifies
• bolsters
• rebuilds

5

as in tolerates

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tolerates
• accepts
• endures
• stands
• handles
• takes
• sustains
• bears
• wears
• swallows
• meets
• supports
• abides
• sticks out
• stands for
• goes
• lumps (it)
• lives with
• suffers
• brooks
• bides
• pockets
• countenances
• stomachs
• sweats out
• hacks
• allows
• permits
• toughs it out
• reconciles (to)
• acquiesces
• yields (to)
• agrees (with or to)
• submits (to)
• respects
• capitulates
• consents (to)
• assents (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• resists
• declines
• opposes
• repudiates
• spurns
• avoids
• turns down
• escapes
• fights
• combats
• misses
• evades
• bypasses
• eludes
• circumvents
• contests
• dodges
• refrains (from)
• abstains (from)
• forbears

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of absorbs

Put Risk And Responsibility Into The Business Case If the operator earns a referral fee while the provider absorbs refunds, fraud and customer service, those costs belong in the margin calculation. — Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The oil itself applies with a buttery glide, absorbs in five seconds, and doesn’t feel sticky or greasy. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

The former—a dark blue microfiber on the outer part of the cloth—breaks up bigger pieces of grime, while the light blue microfiber on the inner part traps and absorbs dirt. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

There could still be some volatility as the market absorbs shares newly eligible for trading following the latest post-IPO lockup expiration. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

One option is to maintain current prices, meaning the firm absorbs the higher costs and settles for lower margins. — Ioannis Evangelidis, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026

Speaking of family, this lotion absorbs very quickly, so your little ones won’t have any uncomfortable sticky residue to complain about. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

And in a single season, a high school or college football player absorbs an estimated 600 to 1,000 subconcussive blows. — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026

Blood absorbs light, allowing the watch to track changes in the light reflected back to the sensor. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026