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
For the best moisture absorption, mist greenery stems on the backside of your wreath.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
The entire time, the wand emits red light that’s clinically proven to rejuvenate the skin, and therapeutic warmth helps increase the absorption of skincare products, reduces redness and supports glowing skin.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
In the same time period, the direct vacancy rate in the metro Phoenix retail market was only 5%, with a positive net absorption rate.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Vitamin C can help increase iron absorption when consumed at the same time.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
The entire time, the wand emits red light that’s clinically proven to rejuvenate the skin, and therapeutic warmth helps increase the absorption of skincare products, reduces redness and supports glowing skin.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
In the same time period, the direct vacancy rate in the metro Phoenix retail market was only 5%, with a positive net absorption rate.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Vitamin C can help increase iron absorption when consumed at the same time.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Arq includes three ultra-private, ultra-luxury spa villas, looking out onto Lake Pichola, each providing butlers, world-class cuisine, wellness treatments and activities and immersion into the finest of Indian traditions.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Stretching from Alaska to Puerto Rico, there are so many reasons to explore the States this year—from nature explorations, to food and wine trails and cultural immersions.Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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The interface and navigation, sore spots on launch, have received a lot of attention, and the roadmap for the game into 2025 looks intriguing.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Schumacher family has been at the center of public attention for a long time, particularly due to Michael Schumacher's illustrious career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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This serum contains a 10% concentration of the acne-fighting ingredient while a combination of niacinamide and allantoin minimize redness and irritation.Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite the high concentration of wealth in San Francisco, and key, influential individuals, the city’s richest people don’t seem so interested in buying art.Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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