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
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Both experiences are deeply special yet entirely distinct, inviting guests to choose between wilderness immersion and iconic reef exclusivity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The transformative experience of a stay at Miraval is furthered by practices like meditation, breath work, mindful movement, nature immersion, and equine therapy, which are also designed to heighten attention and build mindfulness.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton’s defense team during the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Using concentrations that are too high can add to the risk.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Measures of risk Although some mice were genetically similar, the more vulnerable mice had a higher concentration of Muribaculaceae bacteria in the gut.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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