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
Pills dissolved twice as fast when taken lying down on the right side compared to sitting upright, while lying on the left side slowed absorption by up to five times.
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Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The key here is to wait for the toothpaste to completely dry; doing so allows for maximum stain absorption.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
This extra shock absorption is perfect for long runs and walks or for spending all day on your feet.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Unless your stain’s instruction label specifies otherwise, applying several thin coats of stain rather than drenching the surface with stain will yield the best absorption and most even finish.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The key here is to wait for the toothpaste to completely dry; doing so allows for maximum stain absorption.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
This extra shock absorption is perfect for long runs and walks or for spending all day on your feet.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Unless your stain’s instruction label specifies otherwise, applying several thin coats of stain rather than drenching the surface with stain will yield the best absorption and most even finish.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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At its extreme, this starts to look less like a modern workplace and more like a cult, where immersion in group values is adverstised as psychological safety.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Sphere’s first original film, Darren Aronofsky’s documentary Postcard From Earth, was an interesting test-case for the screen, but steered away from physical immersion.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the 77th Annual Emmy Awards embraced nostalgia with attention to classics like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, it was once again dominated by streaming giants breaking records and reshaping the industry.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Engravings on the bullets caught the agents’ attention.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spotting will persist, particularly in areas with heavy concentrations of dead and down fuels, continuing to complicate containment efforts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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