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as in to immerse
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 to integrate
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 to consume
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorb
He was being defended by Andrei Svechnikov and absorbed light contact, then went hard into goaltender Frederik Andersen.
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Agricultural exporters warned that there are no other markets that can quickly replace China’s demand and absorb the volume, and that is already affecting prices.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
At the same time, a dense fog of hydrogen gas with a little helium mixed in filled the universe and absorbed the starlight.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Plant oils and butter provide fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that the skin can absorb and use, unlike mineral oils, which sit on the skin’s surface and offer no real nourishment.
—Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Agricultural exporters warned that there are no other markets that can quickly replace China’s demand and absorb the volume, and that is already affecting prices.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
At the same time, a dense fog of hydrogen gas with a little helium mixed in filled the universe and absorbed the starlight.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Plant oils and butter provide fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that the skin can absorb and use, unlike mineral oils, which sit on the skin’s surface and offer no real nourishment.
—Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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Zimmerman, 44, was scheduled to perform a multi-hour set alongside fellow electronic artist Zhu, who could also be seen drinking during the show, according to videos posted to social media.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Van Hollen said those drinks were placed on the table by a Bukele aide, and that neither man drank them.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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When buprenorphine arrived in the U.S. in 2002, the country was immersed in what would later be categorized as the first wave of the opioid epidemic.—
Ethan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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No shirt, spliff in hand, and totally in his element, Wiz made sure the crowd was fully immersed in his trippy world.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then the hope is that over time the company starts integrating that into their work and the performance in an unselfconscious way.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Nor could the authors conclude definitively that the chimps were deliberately consuming ethanol-rich fruits and sharing it with their compatriots.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Treat divergence not as something to tolerate but as a strategic asset.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some are bred to tolerate warmer or colder temperatures.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Anunoby, who also finished with 23 points in Game 1, was tasked with making Cunningham feel a presence as swallowing as Madison Square Garden was on Saturday night.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Cut to: Hampton reading from The Book of Jonah, a section of the Old Testament perhaps best known for the titular prophet getting swallowed by a whale.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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Employees can engage with opportunities that interest them, trying out new roles through short-term assignments before committing to a full career change.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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What interests me about associating Wilfried Zaha and Lewis Dunk with these fixtures is proof that both clubs continue to grow.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Overlooking Mexico City From chic and space-saving settees to elevated light fixtures, there are so many ways to incorporate wicker into your interior and exterior design year-round.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Here's an easy way to incorporate fascinating scholarship.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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