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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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The absorbent microfiber towel has a button closure in the back to hold your hair in place after twisting it up.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
Crafted from the same material as our favorite quick-dry towels — 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton — this robe is absorbent, durable, and appropriately weighted for year-round use.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Damp and waterlogged fabrics are an immediate mood-killer after a hot shower, but a plush, absorbent one or a solid stone or wood surface can do wonders for soaking in moisture, keeping you dry, and one degree of separation away from a cold tile floor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
Gel blasters are usually seen as a safer option compared to BB guns because the absorbent beads used for ammunition are soft and non-toxic.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
Crafted from the same material as our favorite quick-dry towels — 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton — this robe is absorbent, durable, and appropriately weighted for year-round use.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Damp and waterlogged fabrics are an immediate mood-killer after a hot shower, but a plush, absorbent one or a solid stone or wood surface can do wonders for soaking in moisture, keeping you dry, and one degree of separation away from a cold tile floor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
Gel blasters are usually seen as a safer option compared to BB guns because the absorbent beads used for ammunition are soft and non-toxic.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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