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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
Later this year when the deal is finalized, Hyatt will absorb a lifestyle powerhouse into its portfolio with Standard International’s network of brands, including The Standard, The Manner, and Bunkhouse Hotels.
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Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
High blood sugar triggers the body to produce more insulin, which then causes cells to absorb glucose and use it for energy.
—Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
There has been more than 650,000 square feet of office absorbed by the market since the beginning of this year.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
With little room to absorb higher tariff costs, the grocers may have to pass them on to shoppers.
—Annette Choi, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
High blood sugar triggers the body to produce more insulin, which then causes cells to absorb glucose and use it for energy.
—Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
There has been more than 650,000 square feet of office absorbed by the market since the beginning of this year.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
With little room to absorb higher tariff costs, the grocers may have to pass them on to shoppers.
—Annette Choi, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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And there are plenty of ways to eat, drink and enjoy that tough-ass plant in Tucson. Follow me on LinkedIn.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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There will be a variety of food, drink and separate orders/payment.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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This intimate yacht-style cruise immersed in the vibrancy of Panama and Costa Rica with an emphasis on responsible tourism – a cornerstone of the five-year-old partnership between Le Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: On Wednesday and Friday, visitors can immerse themselves in 45-minute light shows in the cathedral's lofty, gothic nave from 6-9pm.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Also at the University of Chicago, NORC is part of a consortium that last year received a $53 million, 10-year grant to better integrate the use of evidence and data into USAID programs.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decade is lushly integrated into the storyline, a soft focus and sepia tones bring an air of nostalgia to the fore as the sets and cast recreate the trappings of a gritty Madrid, 1979.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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By cutting out sugar and consuming the right amount of carbohydrates and protein before and after training, the defender put on 10kg without losing any speed.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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While Nile crocodiles typically drag their prey into the water and consume them, Gustave has been repeatedly observed killing humans and leaving their bodies behind.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Bad things happen when good people tolerate the immorality and lawlessness of a state or federal government.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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In research showing that athletes can tolerate more than 100 grams of carbs hourly and that this amount increases carbohydrate oxidation, there is some concern that not all this sugar gets used up during exercise.—
Matthew Kadey,
Outside Online,
8 Feb. 2025
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In 1938, Hitler, having swallowed Austria, now demanded land from Czechoslovakia, the only democracy in Central Europe or Eastern Europe.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the time, children born with the most severe form of SMA swiftly lost their ability to move, to swallow, to breathe.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Garcia’s explanation: The American style of living has always interested him.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other word names like Blessing, Treasure, Loyalty and Cherish might interest this crowd, as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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Creaming the butter helps incorporate air into the batter, for a fluffier product.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Launched in 1992, the comic book series Terror, Inc. centers on an antihero by the name of Terror, who possesses the ability to incorporate the body parts of others into his own form, gaining their memories and abilities.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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