as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system
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Recent Examples of absorption
Apply to clean, dry skin only, since serums and lotions can block light absorption.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
Dose, absorption and your own physiology all change how phytic acid behaves in the body.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The low glycemic index and high fiber content help to slow the digestion and absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
Dose, absorption and your own physiology all change how phytic acid behaves in the body.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The low glycemic index and high fiber content help to slow the digestion and absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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Highlands also has the Boyne Golf Academy, with various options for immersion camps and has won multiple Golf Digest awards as one of America’s top golf academies—for four decades.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The initiative aims to provide students with cultural immersion and foster global relationships.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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This concentration introduces great fragility and global risk.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The greatest concentration of juglone in the soil is generally found beneath the dripline of the tree (the widest extent of its branches), though the roots of a walnut can extend far beyond the dripline.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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