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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
Another uses biochar to create concrete that absorbs more CO2 from the atmosphere than is used to create it.
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
The amount of magnesium that can be absorbed through the skin during a bath is unclear.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
The pigments are well-suited to absorb light in the birds’ natural habitat, they’re viewed against a contrasting background, they’re located in the relevant bodily regions, and the birds’ eyes are particularly sensitive to the re-emitted wavelengths.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Nationally, the multifamily asset class, which became overbuilt by 2021 particularly in southeast and southern markets, has seen supply absorbed and is now poised for a comeback.
—Remy Raisner, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
The amount of magnesium that can be absorbed through the skin during a bath is unclear.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
The pigments are well-suited to absorb light in the birds’ natural habitat, they’re viewed against a contrasting background, they’re located in the relevant bodily regions, and the birds’ eyes are particularly sensitive to the re-emitted wavelengths.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Nationally, the multifamily asset class, which became overbuilt by 2021 particularly in southeast and southern markets, has seen supply absorbed and is now poised for a comeback.
—Remy Raisner, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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For example, the Mayo Clinic still recommends drinking cranberry juice as a way to prevent UTIs, while the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases doesn’t.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
17 Mar. 2025
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Either way, the popular spot is a delightful place to eat and drink.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Badu immersed herself in everything artistic Dallas had to offer a young person.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Individuals begin to emotionally integrate the change.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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While food safety recalls often focus on bacterial contamination, broken glass presents an immediate physical hazard that can result in cuts or injuries before the product is even consumed.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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One study conducted at Henry Ford Health’s Sleep Disorders and Research Center found that participants who drank a high dose of alcohol before bed initially slept longer than those who consumed a low dose or none.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Netherlands has about 570 coffeeshops across 102 municipalities, where the sale of cannabis is tolerated under strict conditions.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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The hardest part of this to swallow is that women—mostly civilians—are the ones falling deepest down this rabbit hole, being convinced by TikTok to turn on one of their own.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Almost $50 million of that was provided to resettle all the residents of Isle de Jean Charles as rising sea levels threatened to swallow the area.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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The city was officially incorporated in May 1925 when the population was about 5,000 and farming was a key highlight.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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And Jack Smith using the power of government, incorporating these law firms, in my - in my view, were trying to disrupt and take down the Republican nominee for president.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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