as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system
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Recent Examples of absorption
Risk runs higher for people with darker skin tones, limited sun exposure, obesity, or conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The telltale signature of abundant dust lies within the galaxy’s continuum of ultraviolet light, which has a relatively flat slope as a result of absorption from the dust.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Drink beetroot juice in the morning on an empty stomach for better absorption.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, in Southern regions where longer days and stronger sunlight are common, off-white and lighter hues are recommended to minimize heat absorption, while in Northern regions, deeper hues provide a sense of warmth and richness.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The telltale signature of abundant dust lies within the galaxy’s continuum of ultraviolet light, which has a relatively flat slope as a result of absorption from the dust.
—Jenna Ahart, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Drink beetroot juice in the morning on an empty stomach for better absorption.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, in Southern regions where longer days and stronger sunlight are common, off-white and lighter hues are recommended to minimize heat absorption, while in Northern regions, deeper hues provide a sense of warmth and richness.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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Try out the immersion reading feature and follow along with the words on a tablet and the audiobook simultaneously.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The long hours of immersion in cold water and the strain of swimming fully clothed through turbulent waves toward the tantalizingly near shoreline must have drained the last bit of endurance from him.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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False alarms present a challenge, which can be costly in terms of time and attention, said Patrick Roberts, a senior researcher with the nonprofit research group Rand who recently finished a project on accelerating innovation in wildfire management.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The pavilion houses a giant boxcar that was unearthed outside the Majdanek concentration and death camp in Poland, and is believed to have transported Jews to the camp during the Holocaust.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The concentration risk Overreliance on blockbuster drugs is not new, but Deloitte says the degree of concentration is.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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