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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
In practice, the cost of the tax is passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices, although the manufacturer and importer could cut some of their profit and absorb a portion of the cost.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Other retailers, including Costco and Target, have followed Walmart’s lead, also reportedly demanding that Chinese suppliers absorb the costs of U.S. tariffs.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
The Philippines will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Key trade partners absorbed some of the steepest tariff rates from 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam, and 32% on Taiwan.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Other retailers, including Costco and Target, have followed Walmart’s lead, also reportedly demanding that Chinese suppliers absorb the costs of U.S. tariffs.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
The Philippines will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Key trade partners absorbed some of the steepest tariff rates from 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam, and 32% on Taiwan.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.—
Tyrone Turner,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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Stepping inside the small six-suite residence in the city’s trendy Kolonaki neighborhood, you’re immediately immersed in the creative renaissance of modern Athens.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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True to his word, Sharpe has immersed himself in the craft, mastering everything from tasting notes to the intricate distillation processes in Cognac, France.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Connecting culture with community The theater does not stand alone; it has been carefully integrated into its urban surroundings to serve as both a cultural hub and a public gathering space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there was still a long road ahead in fully integrating women into mountain culture.—
Cassidy Randall,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the hospitality sector, large hotels consume significantly more energy due to extensive facilities like multiple restaurants, conference centers, and recreational areas, which drive higher energy usage and waste production.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peppermint tea is one easy way to consume peppermint.—
Julie Marks Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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While the brand courts a luxury buyer, the competitive nature of the segment makes a price increase of nearly $500 per month harder to swallow.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The internet found all this smoothie drama a little hard to swallow.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Encourage your student to reach out to local professors or professionals in fields that genuinely interest them, rather than focusing solely on prestigious summer programs with low acceptance rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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What interests me with AI is the uncontrollability.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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By utilizing a design approach that incorporates societal and cultural themes, McNeil’s projects are a beautiful medley of soulful modern interiors.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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The future of design incorporates old items, antiques, mixing them with new pieces and expanding palettes.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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