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as in to drink
to take in (something liquid) through small openings most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth

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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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Recent Examples of absorb Those dark surfaces reflect less radiation back to space, absorbing heat, instead. Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024 Toy companies might absorb some of the cost, but most would be passed on to consumers. Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024 Coach Jim Harbaugh leaned over with his hands on his knees after Herbert absorbed a big hit from linebacker Nick Bolton while Herbert was releasing the ball on a deep throw. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 By absorbing water from storms and flooding, wetlands can effectively reduce the risks and destructive effects of these disasters, which are intensifying and becoming more frequent because of a changing climate. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for absorb 
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  • The American Heart Association (AHA) advises against the idea of starting to drink alcohol just to try to prevent heart disease.
    Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond just my daughter, me, and the occasional friend she’s seen drinking from an Owala, Amazon shoppers love the brand, too.
    Terri Peters, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • In addition to getting to be immersed in a Dia de los Muertos celebration, the performers (Miguel and his family) were absolutely phenomenal.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Throughout their stay, guests can immerse themselves in exclusive experiences, from intimate encounters with majestic elephants to savoring world-class cuisine, all in the serenity of an all-inclusive escape.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • The first few years of the initiative will be spent integrating the two programs.
    Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As workloads increase and stress levels follow, integrating work commitments with home life becomes harder to navigate; especially for working mothers who may be adding childcare into the mix.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • How to Manage: To manage a lack of sleep from alcohol, either eliminate it from your diet or consume moderately during the day, making sure to stop imbibing well before your bedtime.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Surprising Fact On a body weight basis, children 2 to 5 years old consume about twice as much of the red dye through food as the general population, according to the FDA.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • These blatant violations will not be tolerated on U.S. soil.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Then, sometime in her mid-40s, her ability to tolerate alcohol plummeted.
    Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • In a game where a D-man on the other side put up two, seeing the team’s two most skilled defencemen finish with zero shots each and losing their minutes at five-on-five is a tough pill to swallow.
    Omar White, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The Huskies were also swallowed up on the boards, getting out-rebounded 25-16 in the first half and allowing 11 second-chance points to the Irish.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Go online and virtually visit locations that interest you to determine where your wanderlust hunger takes you.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Some members remain for discounts and access to resources, products, and services that interest them.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2024
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  • To ensure your resume passes this initial hurdle, incorporate relevant keywords from the job description.
    Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • This recipe incorporates the flavors of citrus, pineapple, cherries, and coconut into one big- batch party staple.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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