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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
The steel frame included in the renovation absorbs impacts, and the bridge cover has remained largely unharmed.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
For instance, it's sometimes used to bind to certain poisons before your body absorbs them.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
This material absorbs many wavelengths of light, except infrared.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This eye cream has a lightweight feel that absorbs into your skin without a greasy finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The high-quality design features a cork grip that molds to the hiker's hand and absorbs any moisture to keep the handles sturdy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Taking calcium with quinolone antibiotics can lower how well your body absorbs the antibiotic.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner feels rich but never greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves behind a healthy glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
Choosing the Right Rice—and How to Cook It Not all rice absorbs water at the same rate.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
For instance, it's sometimes used to bind to certain poisons before your body absorbs them.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
This material absorbs many wavelengths of light, except infrared.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This eye cream has a lightweight feel that absorbs into your skin without a greasy finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The high-quality design features a cork grip that molds to the hiker's hand and absorbs any moisture to keep the handles sturdy.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Taking calcium with quinolone antibiotics can lower how well your body absorbs the antibiotic.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner feels rich but never greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves behind a healthy glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
Choosing the Right Rice—and How to Cook It Not all rice absorbs water at the same rate.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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Research is mixed as to how many drinks an adult can safely consume.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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What if only one person in your party drinks alcohol?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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La Dolce Vita and the Minerva, which occupies the erstwhile palazzo of 17th-century aristocrats, debuted last April.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas occupies the fifth spot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Instead of relying on external line drivers, the device integrates differential drivers and receivers directly on the chip.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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The human body relies on a sensory network in which the nervous system receives and integrates signals from organs, such as the ears, eyes and tongue, as well as sensors throughout the body detecting things like pressure, temperature and balance.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The third might buy time but at the cost of leaving the market undersupplied with term credit, and with the fundamental fiscal problem still worsening as deficits compound and debt service consumes an ever-larger share of federal outlays.—
Daniel J. Arbess,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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For starters, figure skating no longer consumes her life, freeing Liu to enjoy the stage more than ever.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Temperature and Humidity Nelliet™ Holly tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern summers, yet are winter hardy to Zone 6, providing a broad growing region.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 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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There is also something about a theme park that swallows you up.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
19 Dec. 2025
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Nuisance Bear immerses viewers in the experience of a polar bear forced to navigate tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as climate change delays the freeze and pushes bears closer to human settlements.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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From Agnes’ brutal childbirth scenes to the wrenching heartbreak when the plague hits their household and takes 11-year-old Hamnet (Jacobi Jupe), Zhao immerses you in Agnes and Will’s grief while also touching on their own individual internal tussles.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The structure incorporates high-resolution exterior cameras designed to showcase panoramic views of the Dolomites and nearby Olympic venues, including the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre and the new Cortina Sliding Centre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Scientists have built a new a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery anode that incorporates iron oxide, the main component of rust, into microscopic, porous hollow carbon structures, and can improve battery performance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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