as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system
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Recent Examples of absorption
Not only does the colorful enamel coating look great sitting on a table, but the glazing prevents moisture absorption for juicier food.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The Importance of Food and Supplements Food may not always be the best way to resolve anemia because of its low absorption rate.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes:
While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Another factor that influences absorption is the form of nutrients used in dietary supplements.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Feb. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The Importance of Food and Supplements Food may not always be the best way to resolve anemia because of its low absorption rate.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes:
While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Another factor that influences absorption is the form of nutrients used in dietary supplements.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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Part of why Chalamet works so well as Dylan, besides his evident immersion in the music and the mannerisms, is how easily one man’s rise to meteoric fame maps onto the other’s.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some popular practices include: Cold plunging – Brief immersion in cold water, often around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Cryotherapy – Exposure to extreme cold via liquid nitrogen. Saunas – Both infrared and traditional options.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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The television pool will not be affected, despite the president's differences with many major networks; before entering electoral politics, Trump was a frequent subject of tabloid and television attention and then a reality TV star.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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By November 2020, the crime lab had developed a method for testing THC concentrations, according to a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Police Department, which tests most of the drugs in cases from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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This minimizes context switching, fosters sustained concentration and reduces decision fatigue.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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