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
Featuring a thicker sole and ample arch support, these slides provide exceptional shock absorption and cushioning, helping to relieve tired feet.
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Jené Luciani Sena
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, 16 June 2025
According to the team, micro- or nano-porous hydrogels in other water harvester designs are embedded with salts to increase the materials' absorption capabilities.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
When detaching a sunflower for a vase arrangement, cut the stem at an angle for maximum water absorption.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
The fiber in fruit slows digestion and the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which helps reduce post-meal blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 June 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
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, 16 June 2025
According to the team, micro- or nano-porous hydrogels in other water harvester designs are embedded with salts to increase the materials' absorption capabilities.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
When detaching a sunflower for a vase arrangement, cut the stem at an angle for maximum water absorption.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
The fiber in fruit slows digestion and the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which helps reduce post-meal blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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The four-suite home is located on—and entirely inspired by—the golden plains of the Serengeti, offering guests a complete immersion in one of the world’s most extraordinary places.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Ideal for: Wine connoisseurs, design aficionados, guests looking for a deeply thematic and holistic wellness immersion.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Most visual ads compete with other adjacent ads while trying to capture a viewer’s attention, whereas audio creates a one-on-one, voice-first experience that is built on a more authentic, concrete foundation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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This concentration of wealth and power in just a few hands raises plenty of alarm among citizens and policymakers alike.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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To generate energy, U-235 concentrations of 3% to 6% are more than sufficient.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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