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
For optimal absorption, Tilbury recommends sweeping the moisturizer up and outward across your face, then gently pressing the product in with your fingertips.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Taking green tea can interfere with the absorption of blood pressure medication like nadolol.
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Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
25 June 2026
The motion absorption on the ProAdapt medium hybrid mattress surpassed Cochran’s expectations.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
However, absorption isn't always the goal.
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Elle Turner,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Taking green tea can interfere with the absorption of blood pressure medication like nadolol.
—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
25 June 2026
The motion absorption on the ProAdapt medium hybrid mattress surpassed Cochran’s expectations.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
However, absorption isn't always the goal.
—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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The festival presents a total immersion, from sharing space and moments with other festival-goers to battling mud and rain.
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Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations.
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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This concentration introduces great fragility and global risk.
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The greatest concentration of juglone in the soil is generally found beneath the dripline of the tree (the widest extent of its branches), though the roots of a walnut can extend far beyond the dripline.
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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