ABSORBS Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

absorbs

verb

present tense third-person singular of absorb

as in drinks

to take in (something liquid) through small openings most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth

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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 Zeolite absorbs excess oil while silk powder creates airy body and grit, making limp hair look instantly fuller and more lived-in. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 Mineral sunscreens such as zinc or titanium oxide ward off the Sun’s rays by forming a protective film that also absorbs most UV light, but reflects some of it. —

Guy German, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 For a performer whose studio has passed, the practical effect is that the actor absorbs the cost of staying on the ballot. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026 Tofu has a mild flavor and absorbs the flavors from marinades and sauces. —

Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026 The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 Bemotrizinol is a chemical compound that absorbs ultraviolet radiation, helping protect the skin from sun damage. —

Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 June 2026 Homeowners rely on insurance to pool risks so that no individual absorbs the full cost of a shock. —

The Conversation, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

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Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Additionally, the oil burner should get better fuel mileage than a small-block, and maybe even the TurboMax four-cylinder, as that thing drinks fuel when the turbo spools.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 17 June 2026