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
Tomatoes prefer soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (6.2 to 6.8), so adjusting the soil pH can improve absorption of nutrients and may result in sweeter fruit.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
It’s made from ethylene vinyl acetate (sometimes called EVA), which is a plush foam material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing support, comfort, and shock absorption in the process.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 July 2025
But curiosity also connects to absorption and sensation seeking.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Altogether, these ingredients help to prevent excess oil absorption while delivering grease-free hydration to the skin — a combo that our editors can’t live without this time of year.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
It’s made from ethylene vinyl acetate (sometimes called EVA), which is a plush foam material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing support, comfort, and shock absorption in the process.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 July 2025
But curiosity also connects to absorption and sensation seeking.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Altogether, these ingredients help to prevent excess oil absorption while delivering grease-free hydration to the skin — a combo that our editors can’t live without this time of year.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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What most defines Price’s writing is his dialogue—a precise and comic urban argot that lends his work a credible feeling of immersion and translates well from the page to the screen.—
Kevin Lozano,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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That said, climate models do suggest more flooding, more displacement, and perhaps more floating — though not full oceanic immersion.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.—
Ana Sotelo,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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Of course, policymakers will have to strike a balance between preventing excessive market concentration and catalyzing the continued success of leading firms.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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However, those estimates were made before 2023, when further detailed analysis of Cassini's data revealed high concentrations of phosphates in the plumes.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 July 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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