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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of absorption
Soluble fiber also has a regulatory effect on the absorption of dietary fat and cholesterol.
—
Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
This limitation primarily lies in these technologies' incomplete absorption of the sun’s ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Another consideration is the presence of naturally occurring compounds like phytic acid in oats, which can interfere with mineral absorption and, in some cases, further contribute to digestive discomfort.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
As guys get older and testosterone levels decline, collagen production slows, cellular aging accelerates, and nutrient absorption becomes less efficient.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
This limitation primarily lies in these technologies' incomplete absorption of the sun’s ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Another consideration is the presence of naturally occurring compounds like phytic acid in oats, which can interfere with mineral absorption and, in some cases, further contribute to digestive discomfort.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
As guys get older and testosterone levels decline, collagen production slows, cellular aging accelerates, and nutrient absorption becomes less efficient.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
-
Rather than stardom, what the actress was chasing was a certain kind of creative immersion.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
-
The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Market attention has focused on whether the conflict will widen to other oil-producing countries in the region.—
DAVID McHUGH,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
-
Her death increased attention and support for the bill, although the Session app the teen used likely wouldn’t meet the threshold to be restricted.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The violence erupted along a stretch of Sixth Street, in the city’s downtown Market District, known for its dense concentration of bars and live music venues – a bustling corridor just a short drive from the University of Texas at Austin.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
-
The Greater Los Angeles area is home to the largest concentration of people of Iranian descent outside Iran.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
