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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
Homeowners rely on insurance to pool risks so that no individual absorbs the full cost of a shock.
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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
According to Susana Reyes, Vice President for Chamber and Plant Design, this liquid barrier absorbs neutron flux, generates tritium fuel, and transfers heat while constantly renewing itself.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Chemical sunscreens, however, are designed to soak into the skin and work by creating a chemical reaction that absorbs ultraviolet radiation as energy, dispersing it as heat.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The garment also absorbs heats, carrying it away from the spacesuit's life-support system, expelling it into space.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Homeowners rely on insurance to pool risks so that no individual absorbs the full cost of a shock.
—Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Best Plush Towel The Brooklinen Plush bath towel is a soft, hotel-style option that absorbs quickly without feeling overwhelmingly wet after use.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Every household on the grid absorbs them.
—Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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
According to Susana Reyes, Vice President for Chamber and Plant Design, this liquid barrier absorbs neutron flux, generates tritium fuel, and transfers heat while constantly renewing itself.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Chemical sunscreens, however, are designed to soak into the skin and work by creating a chemical reaction that absorbs ultraviolet radiation as energy, dispersing it as heat.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The garment also absorbs heats, carrying it away from the spacesuit's life-support system, expelling it into space.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Homeowners rely on insurance to pool risks so that no individual absorbs the full cost of a shock.
—Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Best Plush Towel The Brooklinen Plush bath towel is a soft, hotel-style option that absorbs quickly without feeling overwhelmingly wet after use.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Every household on the grid absorbs them.
—Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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Wyck is obviously Widow’s Bay’s Quint, the veteran sea salt who takes no guff, drinks too much, and selflessly puts his life on the line.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Yoon’s a lightweight, but his wife drinks like a pro.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Michael Jackson Fills 10 Spaces This Week The R&B Streaming Songs chart features 15 slots, and Jackson occupies 10 of them at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Downtown Historic District occupies just eight blocks and includes some of Orlando’s oldest surviving commercial buildings built between the 1880s and the 1940s.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The device integrates both the signal encoder and optical detector on a single silicon chip manufactured using an eight-inch wafer process commonly used in semiconductor production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Ongoing facilities master planning that focuses on capital investments and integrates community ideas into the future of existing buildings can minimize disruptions and build trust with communities affected.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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When the algae die and decompose, the process consumes oxygen that fish need to survive.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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Reducing the need for permanent port fuel infrastructure To support continuous operations, the platform consumes roughly 16,500 to 17,600 pounds of hydrogen per week, stored in modular, ISO-compatible low-pressure containers integrated into the floating structure.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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This plant is extremely resistant to deer browsing and tolerates heavy shade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Congo accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group operating in its eastern provinces, a charge Rwanda denies, while Rwanda says Congo tolerates militias hostile to its government.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Dark wood furniture swallows light and takes up floor space in hallways.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
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As the ocean swallows her fishing village on Mexico’s Gulf Coast, one woman leads the effort to relocate her community while struggling to let go of the sea that shaped her life.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The program immerses about 150 students a year in real-world education alongside working industry professionals for a semester-long, education-away experience.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 June 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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Alongside its traditional panel sampling, the company now incorporates data from smart TVs and streaming devices to provide a more accurate picture of what viewers are watching.—
Sam Jane,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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Kinney co-wrote the screenplay of the adaptation, which is named after the series' ninth entry but incorporates plot points from the 7th, 8th, and 10th books.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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