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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
But what absorbs him most is the intense kinship that the San feel with the elephants, to the point where, at a bonfire dance, a kind of cross-species migration of souls seems to take place.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The body absorbs them both well.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Orforglipron’s active ingredient is a nonpeptide small molecule that absorbs more readily in the gut without breaking down in the stomach.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
It’s made with a flexible and plush EVA midsole that cushions every step and absorbs shock keeping foot pain away.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Easily digestible, meaning your body breaks it down and absorbs it efficiently.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Soil also absorbs moisture evenly and contains essential minerals, organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Siegfried makes a tea that absorbs toxins.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In her expert opinion, the best eye cream for the day is one with a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly (one to two minutes, tops) with no shine or slip.
—Tracy Perez Han, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The body absorbs them both well.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Orforglipron’s active ingredient is a nonpeptide small molecule that absorbs more readily in the gut without breaking down in the stomach.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
It’s made with a flexible and plush EVA midsole that cushions every step and absorbs shock keeping foot pain away.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Easily digestible, meaning your body breaks it down and absorbs it efficiently.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Soil also absorbs moisture evenly and contains essential minerals, organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Siegfried makes a tea that absorbs toxins.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In her expert opinion, the best eye cream for the day is one with a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly (one to two minutes, tops) with no shine or slip.
—Tracy Perez Han, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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The 5-foot-4 Escobar, who wrestles at 122 pounds, had organized his wrestling clothing, food and drinks the night before.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Both drinks help with fluid intake, but coconut water is the better choice after a workout or a hot day.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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Read full review Read full review The crown jewel of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), The Ritz-Carlton occupies the 102nd through 118th floors, directly above Elements Mall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The invasion is now almost 4 years old, and Russia occupies about a fifth of Ukraine's territory, including most of Donbas.—
Carol Guzy,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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The setup integrates Unreal Engine for live virtual production previsualization and includes Stereo Head-Mounted Camera units for high-resolution facial performance capture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Essentia Inc Ranked third, Essentia Inc integrates IT services with a culture that values innovation and collaboration.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Wi-Fi consumes more power, so the Wi-Fi routers that connect devices to each other and the internet typically have to be plugged into an outlet.—
Shreyas Sen,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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My family consumes the world through a screen.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Bright, indirect light; well-draining soil Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is a succulent that tolerates being slightly root-bound.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Temperature and Humidity 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern landscapes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Straining at a gnat, the majority swallows a camel.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
12 Feb. 2026
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Because of that, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a pill that confirms when someone swallows it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The 17,600-seat Sphere doubles as a movie theater and concert arena and features a 160,000-square-foot, curved LED screen that immerses viewers in the show.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The show fully immerses you in the culture of New York in the ’90s, complete with Calvin Klein ads, tabloid magazines with zany headlines and partying at the Roxy nightclub.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The vehicle incorporates a sophisticated sensor suite capable of detecting and tracking targets both above and below the sea surface.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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If the formula incorporates ceramides, all the better.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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