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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Recent Examples of absorbent
Build walkways with absorbent materials, pavement, or stepping stones in high-traffic areas.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
These trays, made of diatomite, are highly absorbent, soaking up any excess water and drying quickly to keep your sink areas cleaner and moisture-free.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Puppy pads are naturally absorbent and shouldn’t leave a mess underneath them.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
These trays, made of diatomite, are highly absorbent, soaking up any excess water and drying quickly to keep your sink areas cleaner and moisture-free.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Puppy pads are naturally absorbent and shouldn’t leave a mess underneath them.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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Hey, to the desperately thirsty, even a sip from a mud puddle tastes good.—
Greg Cote
February 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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That would make anybody thirsty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While mushroom poisonings have been concentrated further north, word of the deaths and illnesses has trickled down to Southern California, sparking fear among those who are wary of the spongy wonders, said Rudy Diaz, president of the Los Angeles Mycological Society.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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This typically perfect baby sheet cake (the flavors change seasonally) is too spongy and dry in this iteration.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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