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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
Unlike glossy black, this effect absorbs light in a subtle way, creating a richer, more modern visual texture.
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Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
And although lightweight, the shoe doesn’t compromise on support — it’s designed with a memory foam sole that absorbs impact and provides an extra layer of padding.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The formula absorbs beautifully and delivers moisture without heaviness, which is key for textured hair.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Coffee can interfere with how your body absorbs or reacts to many common medications, including antidepressants, anticoagulants, and thyroid drugs.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Polymerization is triggered directly on the fibers, forming a conductive, black polypyrrole layer that absorbs nearly all incoming light, reported Nanowerk.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
If rates rise unexpectedly, those low initial payments can balloon, exerting pressure on household budgets just as the broader economy absorbs the impact.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite the heft, the towel absorbs impressively fast.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
And although lightweight, the shoe doesn’t compromise on support — it’s designed with a memory foam sole that absorbs impact and provides an extra layer of padding.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The formula absorbs beautifully and delivers moisture without heaviness, which is key for textured hair.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Coffee can interfere with how your body absorbs or reacts to many common medications, including antidepressants, anticoagulants, and thyroid drugs.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Polymerization is triggered directly on the fibers, forming a conductive, black polypyrrole layer that absorbs nearly all incoming light, reported Nanowerk.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
If rates rise unexpectedly, those low initial payments can balloon, exerting pressure on household budgets just as the broader economy absorbs the impact.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite the heft, the towel absorbs impressively fast.
—Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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Emily can pull together a cooking class with an Italian Duchess or a dinner at the resplendent Villa la Tasca, even, possibly, drinks with Count Guiseppe Tasca himself.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Find skate rentals, snacks, and drinks at the warming house.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The property occupies a sizable 6,868-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hisense says cyan occupies a part of the spectrum where the human eye is especially sensitive, allowing the panel to render smoother gradients, more realistic tones and subtler transitions without oversaturation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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Beyond suppliers, Texworld integrates knowledge and innovation into the sourcing process.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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The new feature will compete with Apple Intelligence, Apple’s personal AI system that integrates apps to help with writing, image creation and understanding context.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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In this configuration, the model GPU consumes 414 watts and reaches a peak temperature of just under 70 °C—typical for a processor.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Jan. 2026
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Demand for memory chips has also been surging as the AI data center buildout consumes much of the high-bandwidth memory on the market.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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This slow-growing shrub tolerates shearing well; it can be sculpted into formal shapes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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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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Once attached, the virus slides along the surface until the cell reshapes itself and swallows the virus inside.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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When Noma does a pop-up, the kitchen team immerses itself in the local flora, fauna, and culinary cultures to create a tasting menu that speaks not just to the restaurant’s style but is also an expression of the place the restaurant is taking up residency in.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Pisces, Neptune immerses itself in feelings, symbolism and dreams.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Aniston also incorporates at-home rituals like ice facials and sheet masks, and supplements with professional treatments like microneedling and Thermage.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, the movie draws on several elements of the Palm Springs trip and incorporates them into the Barcelona storyline.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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