How to Use absorb in a Sentence

absorb

verb

• He has retained the values that he absorbed as a young man.
• The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.
• I was so absorbed by her story that I lost track of time.
• She is good at absorbing information.
• His interest in photography absorbs him completely.
• The part the orchid sits in is made from clear glass, allowing light to absorb through the roots of the plant.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2023
• The light gets stretched, but light can also get absorbed.
  — David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
• The body cannot break down and absorb fiber for energy.
  — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 3 Sep. 2023
• In France, the national debate is now absorbed by the war in Gaza.
  — Susi Dennison, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2023
• As if this luxe suite wasn’t enough to absorb, there was more awaiting.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
• These use a wick to absorb water, then a fan to blow vapor into the air.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2023
• In some instances, the stronger storm can absorb the weaker one.
  — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2023
• Three months passed and the city of Kotzebue, along with the rest of Alaska, became absorbed with the case of a missing child.
  — Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2023
• The oceans absorb 90 percent of the heat trapped by emissions, which is causing the ice sheets and glaciers to melt and the sea levels to rise.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
• When snow and ice cover decrease, the heat absorbed from the sun by the ocean increases.
  — Simrin Singh, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024
• The oil absorbs so fast and gives lasting hydration without the slip or shine of a balm.
  — ELLE, 26 May 2023
• Orchids, which grow on trees in the wild and absorb moisture from the air via their roots, prefer to grow in loose bark rather than soil.
  — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
• To absorb those prices, some restaurants add fees to checks when a customer pays with a credit card.
  — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024
• The sprinkled cornmeal still adheres to the okra and adds some crunch, the pepper adds kick, and there's not as much oil absorbed into the dish.
  — Virginia Willis, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
• The top layer was denser and hence absorbed more water than the bottom layer.
  — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Oct. 2023
• This way, the stalks can absorb moisture all the way to their crowns, keeping the entire length of the asparagus spear crisp and vibrant.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
• While steaming whole fish, the brunt of the heat energy is absorbed and mitigated by the skin or the bones.
  — J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023
• Litter consists of waste and the wood shavings or rice hulls spread on the floors of chicken houses to absorb that waste.
  — Doug Thompson, Arkansas Online, 10 June 2023
• These capsules contain Meriva, the form of turmeric that has been shown to be well absorbed.
  — Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Health, 17 July 2023
• The storm has its origins in the Gulf of Alaska and its low-pressure system has absorbed cold, arctic air.
  — Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024
• The formula absorbs into the lips rather than sitting on top.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
• Those countries have absorbed many, many more people than have come here.
  — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2024
• When to apply: Apply in small dots under the eye area until absorbed.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
• The liquid formula is easy to absorb and provides a quick boost to your B12 levels.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2023
• The key is to find a formula that's lightweight, absorbs quickly and plays nicely with the rest of your skincare and makeup.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024