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
Instead, expect a traceless finish (on all skin tones), hyper fast absorption, and a bouncy base for makeup that resists pilling.
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
By cutting through the thatch layer, slit-seeding improves airflow and water absorption into the soil, providing seeds with better access to water and nutrients.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
And because fiber slows digestion and carbohydrate absorption, lentils can also help prevent sharp spikes in blood glucose.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Vitamin C supports immune function and helps with iron absorption, Mroz-Planells says, adding that vitamin K is important for blood clotting and bone health.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
By cutting through the thatch layer, slit-seeding improves airflow and water absorption into the soil, providing seeds with better access to water and nutrients.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
And because fiber slows digestion and carbohydrate absorption, lentils can also help prevent sharp spikes in blood glucose.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Vitamin C supports immune function and helps with iron absorption, Mroz-Planells says, adding that vitamin K is important for blood clotting and bone health.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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Paired with a final few days in the lake city of Udaipur, the experience provided excitement, relaxation, and full immersion into history, culture, and the layered beauty of India.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her oldest daughter teaches kindergarten in a Native language immersion school on a reservation.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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The purpose of an early debate is to help Californians evaluate a still-developing field, not to let academics and media sponsors freeze the race before most people start paying attention.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your careful attention to detail turns tension into workable plans without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The highest concentration is in California and the Southwest, where an extreme heat watch is in place.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that students who eat regular healthy meals tend to have better memory, attention spans and concentration.—
William Jones
March 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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