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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
Soothing botanicals, such as aloe vera and chamomile, keep the skin comfortable as the mask refines pores and absorbs excess oil.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Easily digestible, meaning your body breaks it down and absorbs it efficiently.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
Slip these insoles into your walking shoes for cushioning that absorbs shock, protects joints and delivers all-day comfort.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead, the overlanding and camping lifestyle make more sense for this truck, so the suspension tuning perfectly absorbs bumps and washboards to make longer days on the trail comfortable.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
This design absorbs collision energy rather than transferring it directly to fragile components.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
After testing, our top overall pick is La Roche-Posay’s Hyalu B5 Serum because it’s recommended by dermatologists, feels extremely lightweight, and absorbs quickly.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Salt absorbs moisture, thus hastening the drying process.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Less than a millimeter thick, the material absorbs up to 97 percent of sound, particularly the low frequencies that engineers want to keep out of the cockpit.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Easily digestible, meaning your body breaks it down and absorbs it efficiently.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
Slip these insoles into your walking shoes for cushioning that absorbs shock, protects joints and delivers all-day comfort.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead, the overlanding and camping lifestyle make more sense for this truck, so the suspension tuning perfectly absorbs bumps and washboards to make longer days on the trail comfortable.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
This design absorbs collision energy rather than transferring it directly to fragile components.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
After testing, our top overall pick is La Roche-Posay’s Hyalu B5 Serum because it’s recommended by dermatologists, feels extremely lightweight, and absorbs quickly.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Salt absorbs moisture, thus hastening the drying process.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Less than a millimeter thick, the material absorbs up to 97 percent of sound, particularly the low frequencies that engineers want to keep out of the cockpit.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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At a casual pub in Windsor, Levy orders a Guinness and drinks none of it, while William orders a sweet cider and drinks one quarter of it.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Its glass door entrance opens directly onto the kitchen, which occupies the central portion of the home and takes up much of the available floorspace.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
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Xidan Books occupies an immense five-story building in the Xicheng district of Beijing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Disney+ is set to get a significant refresh next week, as the company further integrates Hulu into its streaming platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Online resale also generates emissions from shipping and packaging, and running massive e-commerce platforms consumes energy, all factors that need to be considered, said Alana James, a fashion professor at Northumbria University.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The moniker, though befitting a sports car, almost perfectly describes the high-stakes pursuit that consumes the remaining two hours.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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For such a popular restaurant, Matsuri tolerates a lot of flies, unwashed walls and substandard handwashing, as detailed in a Miami Herald story this week on last week’s inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The novel immerses the reader in the world of a Carpathian village in the 1970s, where the main character Darusya lives, whom the locals consider mute and mentally retarded due to attacks of headaches, although none of them guesses the true reasons for her behavior and defiance.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins studies technique, invests in equipment, and immerses himself in the craft.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gruesome, to be sure, and Monster incorporates all of those gnarly details and more.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The interior design by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini incorporates furniture with strong curves, rugs with shapes that define the spaces in a non-traditional manner.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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