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
There was also glutamine, which is said to support gut health and absorption; glutathione for its supposed antioxidant action, immune support and hyperpigmentation benefits; and a placenta injection, which I was told helps with skin regeneration.
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Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
Optimal nutrient absorption, in turn, helps power your body with energy to grow and perform vital functions.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Additionally, individuals with sensitive stomachs may find nano THC edibles to be a better option, as they are designed for more efficient absorption, potentially reducing digestive discomfort.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
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Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
Optimal nutrient absorption, in turn, helps power your body with energy to grow and perform vital functions.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Additionally, individuals with sensitive stomachs may find nano THC edibles to be a better option, as they are designed for more efficient absorption, potentially reducing digestive discomfort.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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Mandarin is spoken by over 1.3 billion people and is now the fastest-growing language in K–12 immersion programs across the U.S.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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And importantly, the markings remained stable even after stretching, immersion in solvent, rinsing and drying.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2025
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Plus, no matter who's involved, humans have a natural tendency to pay close attention to danger and threats, especially if those threats have lurked without detection for so long.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The security cabinet apparently paid little attention to this problem in setting its policy.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Monthly average carbon dioxide concentration at Mauna Loa (top panel) and annual financial support for the Scripps CO2 program (bottom panel), adjusted for inflation to US dollars in 2007.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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The powerful peel utilizes a concentration of 30% glycolic acid to dissolve dead skin cells, dirt, oil, and more to reveal a smoother, dazzling complexion.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
9 May 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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