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
Soaking legumes and choosing whole grains over refined grains can improve your magnesium absorption.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
When supplements are necessary, Sanchez urges parents to choose professional-grade options that prioritize absorption, ingredient quality and transparency.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Not to mention, toners, at their essence, prep the skin for other products by creating a smooth and clean base for seamless absorption.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
The Heel Active Ligament Outerframe (HALO) system guides the foot into a neutral gait from the initial roll-off; in turn, the system’s plate can deliver stability, propulsion and impact absorption.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
When supplements are necessary, Sanchez urges parents to choose professional-grade options that prioritize absorption, ingredient quality and transparency.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Not to mention, toners, at their essence, prep the skin for other products by creating a smooth and clean base for seamless absorption.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
The Heel Active Ligament Outerframe (HALO) system guides the foot into a neutral gait from the initial roll-off; in turn, the system’s plate can deliver stability, propulsion and impact absorption.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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That real-world immersion gave her a vantage point on ambition, burnout and impact.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This is boutique travel at its most poetic, a seamless blend of cultural immersion, fine dining, and slow luxury.—
Jennifer Schwartz,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Jalen Carter’s ejection understandably received the attention on Thursday, but Jordan Davis’ performance should not be lost in the shuffle.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, Grande just appearing anywhere tonight garnered attention from fans in the room.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The diffusion index in the jobs report gauges the concentration of growth.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both require intense concentration, in order to be any good, and diligent practice, and both make use of imagination—which in tennis takes the form of anticipation—and creativity.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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