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
The Wegovy pill must be taken first thing in the morning, 30 minutes before food or drink, which can interfere with its absorption.
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Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Stir the bread during the soaking step to ensure even absorption and no dry pockets.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Pair it with black pepper to meaningfully increase absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2026
The practical detail most people miss: pairing turmeric with black pepper significantly increases curcumin absorption.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
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Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Stir the bread during the soaking step to ensure even absorption and no dry pockets.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Pair it with black pepper to meaningfully increase absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2026
The practical detail most people miss: pairing turmeric with black pepper significantly increases curcumin absorption.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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These nursery primers turned out to be the start of Tennyson’s lifetime immersion in contemporary science.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by an immersion into New York City nightlife, the English songwriter embraces the sounds of dance music on a set of studied, introspective pop songs.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Feel daring, attention-grabbing and unapologetically you.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta rapper Offset is hospitalized after being shot in South Florida, according to his representative and authorities, in a developing story that is drawing national attention.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More aggressive cancers showed even higher hemoglobin concentrations and lower oxygen levels than less aggressive tumors.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Breathwork, meditation practices and strategies that reduce fight-or-flight activation have been shown to support neuroplasticity, improve cognitive flexibility and enhance memory and concentration.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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