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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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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.
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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
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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
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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