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Recent Examples of osmotic
The core challenge of saltwater exposure is osmotic imbalance, as seminal research from the Journal of Experimental Zoology explains.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Theoretically, osmotic power could generate up to 5,000 terawatt-hours of power annually.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Take over-the-counter medicines like fiber supplements, stool softeners, lubricants, stimulants, or osmotic agents.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Lower temperatures can inhibit feeding, swimming and osmotic abilities in warm-water fish leading to death, researchers said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
And while osmotic power may never match the scale of solar or offshore wind, parity isn’t required for impact.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Magnesium hydroxide is a saline laxative (a type of osmotic laxative) that improves bowel movements.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
But to be fair, the acquisition of gardening knowledge is a bit of an osmotic process — a slow absorption of many tiny bits of information.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2015
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Theoretically, osmotic power could generate up to 5,000 terawatt-hours of power annually.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Take over-the-counter medicines like fiber supplements, stool softeners, lubricants, stimulants, or osmotic agents.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Lower temperatures can inhibit feeding, swimming and osmotic abilities in warm-water fish leading to death, researchers said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
And while osmotic power may never match the scale of solar or offshore wind, parity isn’t required for impact.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Magnesium hydroxide is a saline laxative (a type of osmotic laxative) that improves bowel movements.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
But to be fair, the acquisition of gardening knowledge is a bit of an osmotic process — a slow absorption of many tiny bits of information.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for osmotic
Adjective
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For spa-like pre and post-shower rituals, Harrison reaches for this hyper-absorbent piece from Boll & Branch, which has a luxury weight to it that feels distinctly Four Seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 Feb. 2026
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The highly absorbent roller physically removes dust, debris, dirt from the surface rather than drawing debris into filters.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At Bati Ethiopian Kitchen in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, the menu centers injera, a large, sour, spongy flatbread, served with a variety of wat, stews made from meat, vegetables, and legumes.—
Irene Adeline Milanez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fruit has a spongy texture.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Energy vampires are everywhere, thirsty for a selfie or a sound bite or a Zoom.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wilted leaves are the first sign your plant is thirsty.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Osmotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osmotic. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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