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
Avoid high-fat, high-fiber, or anti-nutrient foods that may worsen symptoms or block nutrient absorption.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Multiple employees previously experienced seizures in 2019, leading inspectors to determine they had been potentially exposed to a toxic chemical through inhalation, ingestion and absorption through the skin.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Kuhr's holistic understanding of the game, and rapid absorption of defensive principles and details, are ultimately what fueled his rise.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Right away, the pig liver turned red, and bile – which helps remove waste products and aids in the absorption of fats – started draining from the external bile duct, with secretion progressively increasing over time.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Multiple employees previously experienced seizures in 2019, leading inspectors to determine they had been potentially exposed to a toxic chemical through inhalation, ingestion and absorption through the skin.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Kuhr's holistic understanding of the game, and rapid absorption of defensive principles and details, are ultimately what fueled his rise.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Right away, the pig liver turned red, and bile – which helps remove waste products and aids in the absorption of fats – started draining from the external bile duct, with secretion progressively increasing over time.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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Both Apple’s and Samsung’s devices seek to establish a new type of headset that offers different levels of immersion, from virtual screens to digital environments that fully envelop a user’s field of view.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Among the fitness and wellness-oriented features are boxing and Pilates facilities, an indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, and three immersion pools ranging from cold to hot.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Brain metabolites were measured relatively, not in absolute concentrations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Old Dominion State has one of the highest concentrations of government employees in the country.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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