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
This systematic review analyzed existing evidence and found very promising results on the effects of guava juice on improving iron absorption and increasing hemoglobin levels.
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Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
Dress pasta when warm for maximum absorption The number one rule of pasta salad is to dress the pasta when warm.
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
America and Europe have been immeasurably enriched, culturally and economically, by the arrival and absorption of immigrants from all over the world.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The headlines keep mistaking absorption for replacement.
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Mitt Mehta,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
Dress pasta when warm for maximum absorption The number one rule of pasta salad is to dress the pasta when warm.
—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
America and Europe have been immeasurably enriched, culturally and economically, by the arrival and absorption of immigrants from all over the world.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The headlines keep mistaking absorption for replacement.
—
Mitt Mehta,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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Del Toro remains one of Hollywood’s most imaginative visual entertainers, and the prospect of visiting his long-dormant underworld later in 2026 promises not just fresh nostalgia but maybe even total immersion.
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Reports from Marriott International, Hilton and American Express have all pointed toward a traveler who wants connection, cultural immersion, emotional return, personal growth and more meaningful use of their time.
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In June 2024, Kelce and Swift were at the center of worldwide attention, even though their relationship wasn’t even a year old.
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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There are about 340,000 pending cases in California, with highest concentration in Los Angeles county, with 95,000 open cases, TRAC data shows.
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Rare earths are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust, but minable concentrations are less common than for most other mineral commodities.
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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