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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
Pollen naturally absorbs less energy in the visible-to-near-infrared spectrum, which are the wavelengths mainly responsible for generating heat.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Whole food sources such as beans, bananas, avocado and eggs offer the form your child’s body absorbs and uses best.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Paper absorbs your cat's pheromones and your scent, giving them security and familiarity.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The chicken provides a good base for holding the mixture, while the Jell-O powder absorbs moisture, making the chicken tougher and more likely to stay on the hook.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
During an initial training process that actually creates the AI model's neural network, the model absorbs statistical relationships from billions of examples of text, storing patterns about how words and ideas typically connect.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
People see you as someone who manages priorities well, rather than someone who simply absorbs whatever comes along.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The former absorbs more fat and sugar, typically resulting in a more tender crust.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Vick wants this to be a group that absorbs his teaching and, perhaps more than anything, enjoys the process.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Whole food sources such as beans, bananas, avocado and eggs offer the form your child’s body absorbs and uses best.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Paper absorbs your cat's pheromones and your scent, giving them security and familiarity.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The chicken provides a good base for holding the mixture, while the Jell-O powder absorbs moisture, making the chicken tougher and more likely to stay on the hook.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
During an initial training process that actually creates the AI model's neural network, the model absorbs statistical relationships from billions of examples of text, storing patterns about how words and ideas typically connect.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
People see you as someone who manages priorities well, rather than someone who simply absorbs whatever comes along.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The former absorbs more fat and sugar, typically resulting in a more tender crust.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Vick wants this to be a group that absorbs his teaching and, perhaps more than anything, enjoys the process.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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Nor does the audience know exactly what will happen to whichever character drinks the water.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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For most, the goal is to keep food and drinks cold while making ice last as long as possible.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Where to stay Renovated in 2021, the Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou occupies the 20th–38th floors of a tower only steps from the Pearl River.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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McCormick occupies District 1, which is fully within Johnson's 4th Congressional District.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Energy Storing and Efficient Air Conditioner (ESEAC) integrates energy storage with cooling and humidity control, and, according to project data, can reduce peak air-conditioning power demand by more than 90% and lower electricity bills for cooling by more than 45%.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Codesigned by Wood and the brand, the collection integrates Hanky Panky’s recognizable lace fabrics with Wood’s personal approach to style and self-expression.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Spotify users will be able to set lossless audio listening — which consumes more bandwidth — for Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, as well as downloads for offline listening.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Having no modules between cell and pack consumes less space and improves energy density.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Calendula tolerates a light frost but not hard freezes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Covering every visible wall—save for the dressing rooms, which feature a decorative curtain that continues Jardy's tableau— the mosaic immerses the space in a vision of Farm Rio's tropical world.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Located in Adventureland, right next to the attraction, The Beak and Barrel is an interactive bar that immerses guests in the world of both the classic Disney ride and the popular film franchise.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Best of all, the glass also incorporates 162 stars that can be illuminated at night.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Moyana incorporates elements of neo-soul, R&B, jazz, and even gospel influences to craft a 10-track record about growth.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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