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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
Using a wooden spoon, stir well to break up any large clumps, then turn the heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until the water is absorbed and the mixture is fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Meher Mirza, Saveur, 27 Feb. 2025
Scientists from Northwestern University, who conducted the study, found that tea leaves naturally absorb heavy metals, filtering dangerous contaminants from water like lead and cadmium.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Although many at first wondered whether his threats of tariffs were a bluff and his suggestion that the U.S. absorb Canada was a joke, there is a growing sense that he must be taken seriously.
—Kate Linthicum and Denis Calnan Los Angeles Times (tns), arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Almost no area could absorb that much rain without flooding, but recent storms have already soaked soils in this region and make the threat that much more serious.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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Meher Mirza, Saveur, 27 Feb. 2025
Scientists from Northwestern University, who conducted the study, found that tea leaves naturally absorb heavy metals, filtering dangerous contaminants from water like lead and cadmium.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Although many at first wondered whether his threats of tariffs were a bluff and his suggestion that the U.S. absorb Canada was a joke, there is a growing sense that he must be taken seriously.
—Kate Linthicum and Denis Calnan Los Angeles Times (tns), arkansasonline.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Almost no area could absorb that much rain without flooding, but recent storms have already soaked soils in this region and make the threat that much more serious.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 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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Despite the years of work, the renovation allowed Goggins to immerse himself in two of his great love languages, art, and design, as the couple brought their new vision to life.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club, a luxury resort located just steps from Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman sea, is the ultimate getaway for design lovers looking to immerse themselves in Thai traditions.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
20 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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Message: mean behavior will not be tolerated in my world.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 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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To address concerns over bias, leaders can implement bias mitigation frameworks–such as using diverse training datasets and incorporating human-in-the-loop reviews–to help ensure fairer outcomes.—
Sabashan Ragavan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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For instance: increasing your repetitions, incorporating tools like exercise bands or finding increasingly harder versions of your exercises, like putting your legs on a chair to make a push-up more difficult.—
Christie Aschwanden,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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