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
Pairing coffee with food slows absorption and helps avoid the energy slumps that drive people to reach for more.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Fiber helps slow glucose absorption and is a key nutrient for managing blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 June 2026
Bemotrizinol provides protection against both ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin into the body.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Fiber helps slow glucose absorption and is a key nutrient for managing blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 June 2026
Bemotrizinol provides protection against both ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin into the body.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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And the immersion shows no sign of stopping.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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For Hi-Mount, specifically, Cassellius pointed to a proposal approved by the Milwaukee School Board in March to place an Italian language immersion program in the school, starting in the 2027-28 school year.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
12 June 2026
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Standard Bank is the third biggest bank by market share in East Africa, where economic growth of about 7%, a growing urban population, banking reforms, and harmonized customs have grabbed the attention of banking executives.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Høiby’s connection to the royal family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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City data shows there are at least 1,200 smoke shops in Baltimore, with the highest concentration in low-income areas.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even that statement may understate the degree of market concentration seen today.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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