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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
Worse, when half the world shields consumers from higher energy prices, the remaining half absorbs all the demand adjustment.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The hydrocolloid keeps the blister contained in a wet environment and also releases an active gel that absorbs fluid from the blister—all while keeping the wound cushioned from further harm.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Shop More Knix Bra Deals These no-show bikini-style underwear offer built-in leak protection with an ultra-thin liner that absorbs about as much as two and a half tampons or one regular pad.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The moss also absorbs and stores planet-warming carbon dioxide.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Heavy cream, Parmesan, and roasted garlic create a savory, dense sauce that the pasta absorbs perfectly.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
However, raw wood reflects sunlight and absorbs water.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The microfiber absorbs five times its weight in water and dries in a snap.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
This buffer absorbs rate changes and unexpected costs without disrupting the rest of your budget.
—Fazila Shahid Lodhi, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The hydrocolloid keeps the blister contained in a wet environment and also releases an active gel that absorbs fluid from the blister—all while keeping the wound cushioned from further harm.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Shop More Knix Bra Deals These no-show bikini-style underwear offer built-in leak protection with an ultra-thin liner that absorbs about as much as two and a half tampons or one regular pad.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The moss also absorbs and stores planet-warming carbon dioxide.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Heavy cream, Parmesan, and roasted garlic create a savory, dense sauce that the pasta absorbs perfectly.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
However, raw wood reflects sunlight and absorbs water.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The microfiber absorbs five times its weight in water and dries in a snap.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
This buffer absorbs rate changes and unexpected costs without disrupting the rest of your budget.
—Fazila Shahid Lodhi, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lady Funari’s food, drinks Among the menu items grew straight from Funari’s kitchen are the Spaghetti & Blue Crab, a two-course experience inspired by a longstanding family tradition.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The University of Chicago economist economist occupies an unusual space in being one of the leading researchers on AI’s labor market impact, but also one of its most avid adopters.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The program occupies a decommissioned two-story-tall firehouse at the corner of West 24th and South Whipple streets.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The company integrates robot hardware, AI models, and large-scale data infrastructure to enable continuous learning and improvement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Under his leadership, the nonprofit Associates in Research and Education for Development has partnered with public schools and education authorities to expand bilingual education that integrates native languages with French from the earliest years of learning.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The gifts will also be used to assess how the public consumes the content.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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There's a lot of discussion on the Hill on this right now, and there's concern about high healthcare prices, which consumes nearly one in $5 spent in the United States.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kale tolerates light freezes and cold temperatures enhance the flavor of their foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Holly tolerates mild drought once established.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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What if Kirby finally swallows something too big?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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In Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times, a factory worker struggles to keep pace with an ever-accelerating assembly line—until the machine swallows him whole.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The film immerses us in the boy’s world, following his journey from age 8 to 18.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Originally released in 2010, the documentary immerses the viewer in France’s Chauvet Cave, a natural wonder containing drawings tens of thousands of years old.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Apr. 2026
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These oral tools also come with Oxyjet Technology, which incorporates tiny bubbles of air into the water stream to better remove particles and clean the teeth and gums.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The finished bridge incorporates 4,851,700 rivets, 1,016,600 steel bolts, 931,000 tons of concrete and cables made from 42,000 miles of wire, with 552‑foot‑tall main towers, 199 feet of ship clearance at midspan, a five‑mile total length and an opening price tag of $100 million.—
Andy Morrison,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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