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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
Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Taco night can swing from chicken to beans to leftover roasted vegetables and grain bowl night absorbs whatever produce is about to turn.
—Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Every household on the grid absorbs them.
—Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
It's made with deep five-millimeter lugs that are seriously grippy on all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, and its special midsole absorbs a ton of impact to keep your feet pain-free and without fatigue for as long as possible.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
How each visitor absorbs or receives the space will be entirely up to them.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Amend the soil with organic matter, which ensures that the soil absorbs and retains water well.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
In a conversation, a human interviewer absorbs a variety of information from a participant – their words, tone, demeanor – and responds organically in a way that meets the moment.
—Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Taco night can swing from chicken to beans to leftover roasted vegetables and grain bowl night absorbs whatever produce is about to turn.
—Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Every household on the grid absorbs them.
—Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
It's made with deep five-millimeter lugs that are seriously grippy on all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, and its special midsole absorbs a ton of impact to keep your feet pain-free and without fatigue for as long as possible.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
How each visitor absorbs or receives the space will be entirely up to them.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Amend the soil with organic matter, which ensures that the soil absorbs and retains water well.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
In a conversation, a human interviewer absorbs a variety of information from a participant – their words, tone, demeanor – and responds organically in a way that meets the moment.
—Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Assuming that the account in her journal is true, her father goes out and drinks himself into a ‘paralytic’ state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The swanky, glamour-in-the-sky Shangri-La Hotel occupies 18 floors of The Shard, an architectural feat and Western Europe’s tallest building.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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With tears running down his face, Dillard lit candles and placed posters of his son in front of the supermarket that now occupies the space where El Mula Banquet Hall once stood.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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After all, Mother is inhuman and consumes brain fluid, hinting at a parasitic nature.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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America consumes too much and saves too little.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Will its out-of-the-box simplicity—born from a culture that tolerates zero friction—be seen as a competitive edge, or a constraint?—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Podocarpus tolerates heavy pruning and can be shaped to suit your needs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Sinkhole at LaGuardia swallows plans One of only two runways at New York’s bustling LaGuardia Airport remains closed as fallout from Wednesday’s discovery of a sinkhole on the pavement spills into the weekend.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Free agency slows down, and the draft swallows three days of American civic life.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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At roughly 20 hours long for just the main campaign, the game already immerses players in Bond’s story for a period of time equal to or longer than most individual actors’ entire tenure.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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For instance, Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference immerses attendees into the worlds of biohacking, longevity and wellness.—
Alana Sandel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The production also incorporates brand new songs alongside material from Sting’s catalog.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Capable of resisting earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above – a crucial feature given Taiwan's location on active tectonic plates – the Danjiang Bridge incorporates a complex seismic support system that manages forces that act on it in vertical and horizontal directions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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