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as in to immerse
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 to integrate
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 to consume
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorb
At this point in the season, the grass plants will absorb the nitrogen and store it as the lawn goes dormant.
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
The larger commercial aviation sector, where most of the fuel is burned, has fewer prospects for breakthrough technologies and limited ability to absorb the economic premium associated with SAF as a result.
—Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
More than anything, she was shocked by just how comfy these sneaks were—there’s not only pillowy cushioning underfoot to absorb shock, but also thick padding all around the heel to keep your feet in place (and blister-free).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
The larger commercial aviation sector, where most of the fuel is burned, has fewer prospects for breakthrough technologies and limited ability to absorb the economic premium associated with SAF as a result.
—Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
More than anything, she was shocked by just how comfy these sneaks were—there’s not only pillowy cushioning underfoot to absorb shock, but also thick padding all around the heel to keep your feet in place (and blister-free).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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As reports of tourists’ deaths emerged in recent days, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Canada and the US all issued statements urging their citizens to be cautious about drinking alcohol in Laos.Lilit Marcus, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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To drink, enjoy a Bottled Coquito for two, La Huerta (two to four people), or Mezcal Cranberry (two to four people).Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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They are immersed in the natural world and in one another's company, but despite their intimacy, the elderly woman and girl remain a mystery to one another.The Week US, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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We’re immersed in the perspectives of his family, all trying their best to be there for him in some capacity.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Both Apple and Google are starting to integrate Generative AI into their smartphone operating systems.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In simple terms, your kids are consuming too much junk food.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Healthcare already consumes a larger share of the federal budget than Social Security or defense.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Even better, the pill was well tolerated with only mild side effects, and patients continuing treatment were seeing further weight loss.Jesse Pound,Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Chirp tolerates other dogs but would do just fine as the only canine.Maryanne Dell, Orange County Register, 2 Nov. 2024
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All this could be a lot to swallow, both when Stewart was coming up and now.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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That would make a loss today, especially if Drew Allar is healthy, a bitter pill for the Nittany Lions to swallow.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Interact with content that interests you and increases your happiness to filter in more of it on your timeline.Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Is that a path that interests you, the stage-to-TV-show pipeline?Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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The decision to work with nature could be as simple as using less water, which includes incorporating landscaping decisions that require less ongoing maintenance.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In recent weeks, she's incorporated food and restaurant reviews into her content.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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