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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
This leaves little room to absorb the rapid load increases AI infrastructure requires, Fishman ntoed.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
In March, The Athletic reported the Twins’ debt was a significant roadblock as the Pohlad family was initially asking interested parties to absorb that on top of the sale.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The ground is too hard to absorb rainfall, and that water freezes when the temperature drops.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
The breading, for instance, isn’t thick and is just flavored with salt and pepper, saving the seasoning for immediately after frying, while the chicken is hot and moist enough to absorb it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
In March, The Athletic reported the Twins’ debt was a significant roadblock as the Pohlad family was initially asking interested parties to absorb that on top of the sale.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The ground is too hard to absorb rainfall, and that water freezes when the temperature drops.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
The breading, for instance, isn’t thick and is just flavored with salt and pepper, saving the seasoning for immediately after frying, while the chicken is hot and moist enough to absorb it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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This is more likely to happen if you're not used to high-fiber meals or don't drink enough water.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The technical execution is solid, the flavor profile is compelling, and the structure suggests this will drink well for the next year or two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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With its own helicopter pad on the top of the 38-story tower, the Rolls-Royce showroom and Houston's only Bugatti dealership on the ground floor, you will be immersed in luxury from head to toe.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Born in the Spanish Harlem neighborhood of New York to Puerto Rican parents, Eddie grew up immersed in the jazz world.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The International Monetary Fund has a central role leading the international effort to support Ukrainian reform, lessening Ukraine’s economic vulnerabilities, and better integrating the country as a market economy in the multilateral system.—
Miriam Sapiro,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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As in previous years, CBP will be among the PBR sponsors that will be integrated into the event via in-arena and concourse branding, read a statement from Nashville Predators. ICE will not be present at Bridgestone Arena during the event, said officials.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Every yes consumes capacity that could have gone to something else.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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And for the first time, his mind wasn’t consumed with basketball.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Those that tolerate high temperatures and drought to grow well in the South include Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) and ‘Provence’ French lavender (Lavandula x intermedia).—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels than many other houseplants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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Although swallowing a small amount of meconium is safe, breathing it in can cause serious respiratory issues.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Joy isn’t coming, though, Miranda tells her, because her dog swallowed something.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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Browse our entire portfolio of newsletter offerings to pick more topics that interest you specifically.—
Eric Larsen,
IndyStar,
12 Aug. 2025
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Political coverage, and especially celebrity and scandal stories, are central to the news media and the pollsters now, as if these were the main or only topics that interest Americans.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Some effective tactics included incorporating zero-calorie sauces into meals and eating high-protein lunches, including chicken breast and ground beef.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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This fall, Social Studies travels to Berlin and then Fotografiska Stockholm, where an immersive museum exhibition will incorporate large-scale photographs, multimedia work and experiential installations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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