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
Net absorption, which is the amount of space newly occupied in a quarter versus the amount vacated, has been positive for the past four quarters after six straight quarters of being negative.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 June 2025
How to use magnesium oil? Applying magnesium transdermally may help improve the body’s magnesium levels, but scientific evidence on its absorption rate is scant.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 29 May 2025
But as young stars first heat the early cosmos’ cold gas, this gas will induce an absorption signal as seen against the glow of the big bang.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
By 2011, Jones was painting commercial acoustic panels like monochromes, suggesting visual as well as sonic absorption.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 June 2025
How to use magnesium oil? Applying magnesium transdermally may help improve the body’s magnesium levels, but scientific evidence on its absorption rate is scant.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 29 May 2025
But as young stars first heat the early cosmos’ cold gas, this gas will induce an absorption signal as seen against the glow of the big bang.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
By 2011, Jones was painting commercial acoustic panels like monochromes, suggesting visual as well as sonic absorption.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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Cold water immersion: Submerge the affected area, like a sprained ankle or foot, in a bucket of cold water with ice cubes for a few minutes.13 Coolant sprays: These sprays, available in local drugstores, can provide quick, temporary numbing in smaller areas.—
Health,
Health,
8 June 2025
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That will add another layer of legitimacy and immersion to the product.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The group said that in order to pull attention away from the display of military grandeur, No Kings would specifically not demonstrate in Washington on Saturday, and instead host their largest demonstration in Philadelphia - the city known as the birthplace of America.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Sewage treatment plants are only partially effective at removing these drugs from the waste stream, allowing significant concentrations to enter the waterways.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
13 June 2025
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The largest concentration of works is from the 19th century, on subjects such as literature, philosophy, law, and agriculture, all of it meticulously preserved and organized by generations of librarians.—
Matt O'Brien,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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