How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective

• With any luck, this super-absorbent sponge will be ready for the next big oil spill.
  — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 6 Mar. 2017
• Absorbent booms were rolled out in an effort to protect surface water.
  — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2017
• And somebody put out emergency absorbent booms to protect water.
  — Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2017
• The super-absorbent particles latch onto dirt and oil, expelling the impurities from your pores.
  — Ashley Mason, Bon Appetit, 29 Mar. 2017
• But decades of sprawling urbanization also drove up Houston’s risk of flooding as absorbent wetlands were paved over and more homes were built in flood zones.
  — Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2024
• These super-absorbent sponges could provide another tool to help environmental cleanup crews mitigate the cost and impact of the inevitable oil spill.
  — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 1 Dec. 2015
• The organization also recommends that the inside of their enclosure be lined with absorbent bedding, as hamsters tend to chew on things to keep their teeth from overgrowing.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
• The new material was originally synthesized as an absorbent powder.
  — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 1 Dec. 2015
• It's [moisture-]wicking, absorbent, doesn't slip, and can criss-cross back strap.
  — Mallory Creveling, Women's Health, 27 Mar. 2023
• The two agencies are using absorbent pads to skim the jet fuel off the top of the creek.
  — London Gibson, Indianapolis Star, 25 Feb. 2020
• The trunk mats, like the changing pads, are absorbent and can be cleaned in a washer and dryer.
  — Steve Metsch, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2020
• Pick something that’s durable and absorbent, such as wool.
  — Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 18 July 2019
• Sometimes, fragrances are added between the absorbent core and the back sheet to mask odors.
  — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
• Blot up as much of the fresh oil as possible with an absorbent cloth.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
• The thick microfiber shags are absorbent and were soft under our feet.
  — Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
• While the top is ultra fluffy and absorbent, the underside has a flat weave, to keep the bath mat even and flat on your floor.
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
• Both responded, and oil absorbent booms were placed on the east side of the Monroe Street bridge.
  — Lee Roop, AL.com, 8 Dec. 2017
• That means the soil can afford to be a bit more absorbent, cutting down on the overall flood risk.
  — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 June 2018
• Place an absorbent paper towel over the stained area and iron on low heat.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
• As the tunnels are packed full, they will be backfilled with absorbent clay blocks.
  — Andrew Curry, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2017
• This is crucial, as the hemp plant is highly absorbent.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
• The flood-absorbent grasslands of the Katy Prairie have been cut by three-quarters over the past few decades as Houston sprawled west.
  — Henry Grabar, Slate Magazine, 27 Aug. 2017
• Have the drain pan in place, sitting on a spread of newspapers or an oil-absorbent pad--just in case.
  — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2017
• Pro tip: Add a non-absorbent liner to keep your hall tree looking brand new.
  — Maya McDowell, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2019
• The machine-washable towel is super absorbent and soft to the touch.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2021
• Nausheen and her team taught the women how to stitch pads from a cheap, absorbent cloth available in the local market.
  — Time, 15 Sep. 2022
• At a solid 24% off, this super absorbent set of four (which is beloved by our team) is still an easy add-to-cart.
  — Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
• With a weight of 600 GSM, this lightweight hand towel set was quick drying and absorbent.
  — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
• Each piece is made from ring-spun cotton that is absorbent and soft to the touch, according to shoppers.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
• There’s a clay liner so that water doesn’t drain away from the roots of the plants, with highly absorbent wood chips and compost above.
  — Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2022

Last Updated: 6 Jan 2025