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as in occupies
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 integrates
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 consumes
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerates
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbs
Eggs Protein is more satiating than fat or carbohydrates, and your body absorbs protein from eggs particularly well, stimulating PYY and GLP-1, while suppressing ghrelin.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
But the improvement may not last long as the American economy absorbs fallout from the Iran war and a surge in oil prices.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
For comparison, the lens of the eye absorbs just 60 milligrays during a CT scan of the brain.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
This absorbs turbulent loads and reduces structural fatigue, much like a shock absorber.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In the late 20th century, the world came together to plug a hole in the ozone layer — the part of Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The calorie count listed on David protein bars, Rahal has maintained, is based on a calculation of just the calories the body absorbs.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2026
But the darker open ocean absorbs those rays, raising temperatures and driving further ice melt.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Tirzepatide slows the rate at which your stomach empties out, which can then affect the way your body absorbs oral medications — and not just birth control, either.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
But the improvement may not last long as the American economy absorbs fallout from the Iran war and a surge in oil prices.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
For comparison, the lens of the eye absorbs just 60 milligrays during a CT scan of the brain.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
This absorbs turbulent loads and reduces structural fatigue, much like a shock absorber.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
In the late 20th century, the world came together to plug a hole in the ozone layer — the part of Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The calorie count listed on David protein bars, Rahal has maintained, is based on a calculation of just the calories the body absorbs.
—Natalie Bennett, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2026
But the darker open ocean absorbs those rays, raising temperatures and driving further ice melt.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Tirzepatide slows the rate at which your stomach empties out, which can then affect the way your body absorbs oral medications — and not just birth control, either.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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The event will feature sing-alongs, live DJs, photo opportunities and themed food and drinks deals.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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With knee-high boots on a date Shopping sprees, drinks with the girls, a fancy dinner date—no matter what your plans are with friends or your significant other, your jean shorts will take you wherever the day leads.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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The bar occupies 1,500 square feet along the street-facing side of the property with a storefront like other retail businesses in the area.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Lake Sandy Jo site occupies 50 acres in Gary’s Black Oak neighborhood, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to technical details shared during the launch, the production line integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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The average American consumes more than 200 pounds of meat annually, and that amount is growing.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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The increases hit Egypt hard given that its population of over 108 million people consumes $20 billion of oil products annually, including fuel used to operate power plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Broccoli tolerates partial shade, and shade can actually improve quality.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Broccoli tolerates partial shade, and shade can actually improve its quality.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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In Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times, a factory worker struggles to keep pace with an ever-accelerating assembly line—until the machine swallows him whole.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The actor audibly swallows to fight back the tears glittering in his eyes before continuing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Tour the Robbins Hunter Museum Occupying an 1842 Greek Revival home on Broadway, the Robbins Hunter Museum fully immerses visitors in the 19th century.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 18-track project clocks in at just over one hour, during which Martinez immerses listeners in the dystopian world of her mind.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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The building design incorporates elements from surrounding structures for water conservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, which famously incorporates a variety of incompatible genres.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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