as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring
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as in interested
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 integrated
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 consumed
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbed
Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Bader’s formulation avoids this problem by using ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative that stays intact in the bottle, then converts into active Vitamin C once absorbed.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Computer models determine how much carbon has been absorbed, with all the results recorded in a blockchain system to ensure traceability.
—Eduardo Garcia, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Bows made in winter and later used in humid climates absorbed moisture in the wood and broke the laminations.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
The formula absorbed well and wasn’t too sticky on the skin.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Research on whether magnesium from Epsom salt can be absorbed through the skin is limited and inconclusive.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
None of them ever absorbed the old schoolyard lesson, don’t let your mouth write a check your ass can’t cash.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Netflix, for example, has absorbed much of our top talent, while most of the profits flow overseas.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Verb
Researchers discovered that about 5% of the tiny plastic particles stuck to or were absorbed by the thin, non-edible roots of radishes.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Bader’s formulation avoids this problem by using ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative that stays intact in the bottle, then converts into active Vitamin C once absorbed.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Computer models determine how much carbon has been absorbed, with all the results recorded in a blockchain system to ensure traceability.
—Eduardo Garcia, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Bows made in winter and later used in humid climates absorbed moisture in the wood and broke the laminations.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
The formula absorbed well and wasn’t too sticky on the skin.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Research on whether magnesium from Epsom salt can be absorbed through the skin is limited and inconclusive.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
None of them ever absorbed the old schoolyard lesson, don’t let your mouth write a check your ass can’t cash.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Netflix, for example, has absorbed much of our top talent, while most of the profits flow overseas.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed
Adjective
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But militarism and conquest of the landscape were major themes of the growing right-wing nationalism in Austria, in which Mörk became immersed.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, though, the show seems to want to confer a kind of authenticity upon a milieu that many worried would be grotesquely misrepresented by creators who aren’t exactly immersed in local journalism.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After analysis, researchers discovered that when people drank raspberry leaf tea after consuming sucrose, their blood glucose and insulin levels were significantly reduced.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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The reporters drank for lunch and for dinner, and some stayed up late, talking politics over cocktails.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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In many cases, that function may eventually be integrated into a host processor like a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or GPU.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 16 Plus includes a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and an infrared webcam for Windows Hello for biometric, password-free logins.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The crowd filled the space around the memorial and consumed the intersection of Main and East 8th streets.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Sep. 2025
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Naturally, the crew also consumed a large amount of Korean food and drink, all for the purposes of research, of course.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the encouragement of political dissent is a part of Kirk’s legacy, as his supporters have insisted, the actual practice of it isn’t tolerated much at the moment.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These hardworking and focused kids can dress up as worker bees.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Apply design thinking throughout to boost creativity, stay user-focused, and foster cross-team collaboration, while leveraging digital tools for real-time knowledge sharing and iterative development.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Getting swallowed by a tech giant expecting hockey-stick growth has proved untenable.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a sight that became more-than-familiar to Boise State fans, Jeanty seemed to be swallowed in the scrum at the line of scrimmage, before bursting out of the side and powering himself into the endzone.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbed. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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