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
The Wegovy pill must be taken first thing in the morning, 30 minutes before food or drink, which can interfere with its absorption.
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Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Stir the bread during the soaking step to ensure even absorption and no dry pockets.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Pair it with black pepper to meaningfully increase absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2026
The practical detail most people miss: pairing turmeric with black pepper significantly increases curcumin absorption.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
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Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Stir the bread during the soaking step to ensure even absorption and no dry pockets.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Pair it with black pepper to meaningfully increase absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2026
The practical detail most people miss: pairing turmeric with black pepper significantly increases curcumin absorption.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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Hikes to your overnight at San Pedrillo Station are longer and slower, and you’ll be rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime immersion in the pristine jungle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Light, texture, music, scent—all contribute to a sense of immersion.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plan well in advance The buzz is big — and few Charlotte restaurant openings have gotten this much attention recently.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, having children is not a job requirement, but your inner child will rejoice at all the attention.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Located between the Tiber, the Pincio terrace, and the Spanish Steps, Campo Marzio is a central historic district with a concentration of landmarks and elegant shopping streets, as well as many small independent and artisan boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Yet extreme geographic concentration – particularly China’s dominance of processing, accounting for 70% of refining on average across 19 of 20 strategic minerals – poses systemic risks that were brought into sharp relief by Beijing’s 2025 export controls on rare earths, gallium, and germanium.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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