variants 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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Recent Examples of absorbent The fabric’s long fibers are highly absorbent, effectively wicking water away from the body, and drying quickly after use, ensuring your towel is bone dry in time for your next use. Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025 Crafted from the finest, most absorbent materials, at 1.5 times bulkier than any comparable towel, this towel completely envelops with a cocoon of unmatched comfort. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 That often meant avoiding the cheapest diapers that would be both less absorbent and more likely to cause rashes. Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025 Dorai Home Collapsible Dish Pad $90 $67 Amazon $95 $67 Dorai Home Dorai home's products are made from diatomaceous earth, which is a naturally absorbent material. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for absorbent

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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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