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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
Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
As artificial intelligence rapidly absorbs routine coding, research, analysis, and administrative tasks, many of the entry-level roles that once introduced young people to professional life are being transformed.
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C.m. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Beyond diet, recovery matters as well—sleep and stress management play a key role in how efficiently the body absorbs and utilises the nutrients.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
Paul walks the cavern’s polished concrete floor, absorbs its hum, grazes its plastic surfaces with his fingertips.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Made of 100 percent organic Turkish cotton, its material absorbs water without sticking to sand.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Your body best absorbs water when it is taken in small amounts over time.
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Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Soluble fiber absorbs water and creates a gel-like substance.
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Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
In the case of Tempur-Pedic, known for its NASA testing, the cushioning absorbs any movement with cradle-like precision.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
As artificial intelligence rapidly absorbs routine coding, research, analysis, and administrative tasks, many of the entry-level roles that once introduced young people to professional life are being transformed.
—
C.m. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Beyond diet, recovery matters as well—sleep and stress management play a key role in how efficiently the body absorbs and utilises the nutrients.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
Paul walks the cavern’s polished concrete floor, absorbs its hum, grazes its plastic surfaces with his fingertips.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Made of 100 percent organic Turkish cotton, its material absorbs water without sticking to sand.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Your body best absorbs water when it is taken in small amounts over time.
—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Soluble fiber absorbs water and creates a gel-like substance.
—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
In the case of Tempur-Pedic, known for its NASA testing, the cushioning absorbs any movement with cradle-like precision.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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Shop our favorite ways to carry your gear, cool off in the shade, and keep snacks and drinks fresh all day long.
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Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
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Damage from the campaign has been felt most acutely in Crimea, the four regions Russia occupies in Ukraine, the areas that border Ukraine, and, perhaps most notably, Moscow.
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Booking Office 1869 occupies the old ticket hall and the hotel also contains a spa and indoor pool.
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That emphasis on automation extends throughout the house via Crestron, which integrates lighting, climate, window treatments and security.
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The side that best integrates those capabilities will gain the advantage.
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Every company generates or consumes capital.
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All in all, the researchers estimated their new device consumes at most one-tenth the power of current state-of-the-art electronic neuromorphic hardware.
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Native to the Southeast and hardy in USDA Zones 7-11, Southern wax myrtle tolerates salt, wind, and wet soils providing an excellent option for coastal gardens.
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Newspapers report it all, and the American citizenry swallows it whole.
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In an ideal world, Blueger lines up as the middleman of an energetic fourth line that swallows up defensive-zone draws.
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Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is an otherworldly experience that immerses you in thousands of years of natural history.
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An Eliza Jane School program one week in August immerses young children in trades, crafts, and homesteading skills (sold out for 2026).
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The Nampa facility incorporates this Amazon technology to help handle the mass amounts of products going in and out of the center.
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Its new design incorporates local materials and draws inspiration from the Pittsburgh region's landscape and industrial history.
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