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as in to immerse
to hold the attention of
chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time
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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
local schools will seek to absorb the new immigrants into the regular curriculum as quickly as possible
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as in to consume
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorb
At this point in the season, the grass plants will absorb the nitrogen and store it as the lawn goes dormant.
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
The larger commercial aviation sector, where most of the fuel is burned, has fewer prospects for breakthrough technologies and limited ability to absorb the economic premium associated with SAF as a result.
—Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
More than anything, she was shocked by just how comfy these sneaks were—there’s not only pillowy cushioning underfoot to absorb shock, but also thick padding all around the heel to keep your feet in place (and blister-free).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
The larger commercial aviation sector, where most of the fuel is burned, has fewer prospects for breakthrough technologies and limited ability to absorb the economic premium associated with SAF as a result.
—Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
More than anything, she was shocked by just how comfy these sneaks were—there’s not only pillowy cushioning underfoot to absorb shock, but also thick padding all around the heel to keep your feet in place (and blister-free).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Madrid: Bar And Restaurant Mecca This year’s glitzy gala was held in Madrid–a city famed for its exciting food and drink culture and superb nightlife–bringing bartenders, cocktail aficionados and drinks media in their thousands to the Spanish capital.Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ten times as many people, meanwhile, reported drinking alcohol daily or almost daily.Marin Cogan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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We’re immersed in the perspectives of his family, all trying their best to be there for him in some capacity.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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They are immersed in the natural world and in one another's company, but despite their intimacy, the elderly woman and girl remain a mystery to one another.The Week US, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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If necessary, vampire bats can gorge and consume four times their body weight in liquid.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Koalas spend most of their time sleeping and eating — consuming a diet mostly of eucalyptus leaves.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even better, the pill was well tolerated with only mild side effects, and patients continuing treatment were seeing further weight loss.Jesse Pound,Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Chirp tolerates other dogs but would do just fine as the only canine.Maryanne Dell, Orange County Register, 2 Nov. 2024
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All this could be a lot to swallow, both when Stewart was coming up and now.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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That would make a loss today, especially if Drew Allar is healthy, a bitter pill for the Nittany Lions to swallow.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Engage in networking events, exhibits or activities that interest you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Then, make your first cash wager on any market of the game that interests you.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The outcome will encourage you to incorporate more activities into your routine that ease stress and connect you to positive individuals who inspire you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Concession stands incorporate facial recognition to allow fans who have linked their wallets to the arena’s app to walk in and out, bypassing registers.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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