reabsorb

verb

re·​ab·​sorb ˌrē-əb-ˈsȯrb How to pronounce reabsorb (audio)
-ˈzȯrb
reabsorbed; reabsorbing; reabsorbs

transitive verb

: to take up (something previously secreted or emitted)
sugars reabsorbed in the kidney

Examples of reabsorb in a Sentence

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For a while, after Mari makes her way back to the group, she sort of just gets reabsorbed without drawing attention to herself. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025 Allow to rest for 20 minutes to allow the juices that rose to the surface of the meat to reabsorb. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 The salt draws out moisture from the meat, which is then reabsorbed, seasoning and tenderizing the turkey while locking in moisture. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Components of beets attach to bile acids, preventing them from being reabsorbed in the bloodstream. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reabsorb

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reabsorb was in 1720

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“Reabsorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reabsorb. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

reabsorb

transitive verb
: to take up (something previously secreted or emitted)
sugars reabsorbed in the kidney
also : resorb
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