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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
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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
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as in consumes
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerates
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbs
This particular pair has a thick sole that absorbs impact on different terrains, plus a comfy sockliner to prevent blisters.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The material absorbs 70% more moisture than cotton to help keep you cool and dry.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Pomegranate juice mostly absorbs fluid and flavor, which may make the mixture easier to take consistently.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Those who don’t get the job leave diminished, sometimes humiliated, and the institution absorbs the damage quietly for years.
—Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Researchers in Japan have developed a new carbon capture material that absorbs significantly more carbon dioxide simply by changing the size of its counter anions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This kernel of truth may account for why the prosopopoeia of the wine mom absorbs so much misogynist loathing from all over the political map.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Some experts say the conflict is putting additional pressure on Ecuadorian public spending, which absorbs part of the cost of gasoline.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Some foods contain vitamins and minerals that your body absorbs and uses for multiple functions.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The material absorbs 70% more moisture than cotton to help keep you cool and dry.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Pomegranate juice mostly absorbs fluid and flavor, which may make the mixture easier to take consistently.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Those who don’t get the job leave diminished, sometimes humiliated, and the institution absorbs the damage quietly for years.
—Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Researchers in Japan have developed a new carbon capture material that absorbs significantly more carbon dioxide simply by changing the size of its counter anions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This kernel of truth may account for why the prosopopoeia of the wine mom absorbs so much misogynist loathing from all over the political map.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Some experts say the conflict is putting additional pressure on Ecuadorian public spending, which absorbs part of the cost of gasoline.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Some foods contain vitamins and minerals that your body absorbs and uses for multiple functions.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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That just reminded me of who else comes over and drinks with me.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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But beyond water and alcohol, Finland absolutely has non-alcoholic sauna drinks too, a lot of saunaing is obviously done without a drop of alcohol.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Speaking of the movement, the one-minute flying Tourbillon occupies prime position at 6 o’clock, creating even more of a spectacle on the wrist.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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At this four-star resort spread over about 10 acres, each suite occupies its own little dammuso.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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These capabilities will form an interoperable infrastructure that integrates with existing buy-side tools while establishing a consistent framework for attribution, optimization, and performance measurement across premium video.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The system integrates the full robotics pipeline, including scalable data collection, advanced architecture design, training methods, and optimized deployment strategies.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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On average, a medium-sized data center consumes roughly 110 million gallons of water per year for cooling, which is enough to power the annual water use of about 1,000 households.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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According to some reports, globally, this consumes something like 1-2% of global energy consumption.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Agapanthus hails from sunny Southern Africa and tolerates full sun to partial sun conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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So bad that no transaction based on similar terms, where minnow swallows the whale for a king’s ransom, could happen again, or even be floated, right?—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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As the ocean swallows her fishing village on Mexico’s Gulf Coast, one woman leads the effort to relocate her community while struggling to let go of the sea that shaped her life.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Château de Berne immerses guests in the systems sustaining the estate, such as seasonal cycles, rather than insulating them from it.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The resort unveils new and updated features every year—in 2026, look for Aquavia Lumina, a nighttime walk through a canyon with lights, projections, and music that immerses you in a story world.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Mission versatility Blitz is a modular platform which incorporates swappable modules located in its nose, backpack payload bay, wingtips and tail.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The book takes place in a New York penthouse, an upstate residence and incorporates aspects of the Big Apple.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Absorbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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