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 Muslin burp cloths: on sale for $6.77 Original price: $11.77 These super soft, absorbent, and quick-drying muslin burp cloths are made from 100% cotton. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025 Made with 100% Aegean cotton, these towels are soft, absorbent, and extra cozy. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025 Nylon or synthetic towels or paper products are not as absorbent, and may scratch the finish. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The absorbent microfiber towel has a button closure in the back to hold your hair in place after twisting it up. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 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 Apr. 2025.

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