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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19 June 2026
While her mind might be nomadic, her eyes remain stubbornly with us, pausing and absorbing, perceptive.
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Joseph Trinidad,
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16 June 2026
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The temptation is often to protect customer relationships by absorbing the increase.
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Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Plastic trays are the least expensive but are also prone to cracking and absorbing odors.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
While her mind might be nomadic, her eyes remain stubbornly with us, pausing and absorbing, perceptive.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
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Red Oaks lifeguards and other employees spend extended periods outdoors, often standing on heat-absorbing concrete while monitoring attractions and responding to emergencies.
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Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The temptation is often to protect customer relationships by absorbing the increase.
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Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
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But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
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Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content.
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Middle and upper-class people would have wanted special implements for drinking these beverages and a place to drink it.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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And the work ahead, such as integrating new brands, scaling existing ones and building toward our larger vision for Bridges, gets to happen on top of something durable.
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Google is integrating Gemini into its browser and powering Apple’s Siri intelligence.
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The floor sink beneath the 3-comp sink was draining slowly and observed unclean.
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Their variety of runs and rotations are hard for any side to defend against, with the Spaniards slowly draining your physical and mental energy across the course of 90 minutes (or more).
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The obvious reading is that workers want the freedom to leave, so the finding becomes an argument for tolerating churn.
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The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share ways organizations can make cybersecurity training more engaging so essential security habits are more likely to stick.
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Audiences want a quiet, efficient, relaxing, fun, visually engaging, communal experience unavailable at home.
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Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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“Absorbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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