as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
shell collecting can be so absorbing that you don't notice the tide coming in
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as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings
most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth
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as in intriguing
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 integrating
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 draining
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbing
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
The absorbing survey shows how movies were an influence, but the appeal goes beyond celebrity subjects.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s part of the reason this fast-absorbing sunscreen is a favorite of dermatologists and editors alike.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
As if confirming this idea, the process of observation when the camera rolls proves so absorbing that most of the movie’s images are allowed to stay onscreen for engrossingly (not showily) long stretches.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
The absorbing survey shows how movies were an influence, but the appeal goes beyond celebrity subjects.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
According to Stein, baking soda is great for absorbing odors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s part of the reason this fast-absorbing sunscreen is a favorite of dermatologists and editors alike.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbing
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One thing that might be interesting is the one with the ping pong paddle, Issue 6, because the black logo didn’t work over it.—
Kei Lim
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Other home remedies are drinking hot tea with honey and lemon and breathing in steam from a hot shower.—
Amelia MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many were drinking alcohol from coolers at the home, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since studios and media companies began integrating AI into their operations, there has been pushback from consumers and those working in Hollywood about how the emerging technology will be used in pre- and post-production.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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All these parts are rendered less engaging by the use of Latin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Hardly any show is more engaging to kids than CoComelon, and as luck would have it, there are new videos posted to the CoComelon YouTube channel each week.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Brown devoted Wednesdays to mobility and conditioning after years of just incorporating it into his daily workouts.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The musical’s score stood out for its non-white cast and incorporating hip-hop, R&B and soul elements to the soundscape.—
Amy Contreras,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Testing confirmed that a cat in Washington County, Oregon, died after consuming the raw frozen cat food, which showed a genetic match between the virus and the cat food and the cat.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr.,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state experts encourage people and their pets to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat products, as well as raw dairy, to avoid the spread of disease.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Absorbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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