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as in occupies
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 integrates
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 consumes
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerates
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbs
This type of fiber absorbs water, helping stool to pass through the digestive system.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
This results because Earth's atmosphere absorbs relatively short wavelengths of light, letting only the longer-wavelength reddish hues through to paint the lunar surface.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The gallbladder breaks down fat into fatty acids that the body absorbs.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Sklar seems delighted to have a fresh audience, bloviating almost without interruption, nearly all of which Lori absorbs with a poker face.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Indeed, without adequate fiber, the colon absorbs too much liquid, leading to hard, dry stools.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Pollen naturally absorbs less energy in the visible-to-near-infrared spectrum, which are the wavelengths mainly responsible for generating heat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Paper absorbs your cat's pheromones and your scent, giving them security and familiarity.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The chicken provides a good base for holding the mixture, while the Jell-O powder absorbs moisture, making the chicken tougher and more likely to stay on the hook.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
This results because Earth's atmosphere absorbs relatively short wavelengths of light, letting only the longer-wavelength reddish hues through to paint the lunar surface.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The gallbladder breaks down fat into fatty acids that the body absorbs.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Sklar seems delighted to have a fresh audience, bloviating almost without interruption, nearly all of which Lori absorbs with a poker face.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Indeed, without adequate fiber, the colon absorbs too much liquid, leading to hard, dry stools.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Pollen naturally absorbs less energy in the visible-to-near-infrared spectrum, which are the wavelengths mainly responsible for generating heat.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Paper absorbs your cat's pheromones and your scent, giving them security and familiarity.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The chicken provides a good base for holding the mixture, while the Jell-O powder absorbs moisture, making the chicken tougher and more likely to stay on the hook.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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Nor does the audience know exactly what will happen to whichever character drinks the water.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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For most, the goal is to keep food and drinks cold while making ice last as long as possible.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Where to stay Renovated in 2021, the Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou occupies the 20th–38th floors of a tower only steps from the Pearl River.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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McCormick occupies District 1, which is fully within Johnson's 4th Congressional District.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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From the earliest stages of design, the firm integrates climate-conscious practices with elevated aesthetics.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The initiative integrates lessons from over 260,000 hours of soldier feedback during the IVAS program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spotify users will be able to set lossless audio listening — which consumes more bandwidth — for Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, as well as downloads for offline listening.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Having no modules between cell and pack consumes less space and improves energy density.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Calendula tolerates a light frost but not hard freezes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Much like Ralph Lauren immerses its customers through Ralph’s Coffee, Ralph’s Restaurant, and the Polo Bar, RH has been extending its brand into hospitality.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Located in Adventureland, right next to the attraction, The Beak and Barrel is an interactive bar that immerses guests in the world of both the classic Disney ride and the popular film franchise.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, the enzyme that incorporates carbon dioxide into photosynthesis, called RUBISCO, is remarkably inefficient.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The building also incorporates cutting-edge sustainable technologies, including high-performance glazing to reduce heat absorption, energy-efficient systems throughout, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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