as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring
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as in interested
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 integrated
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 consumed
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbed
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
The loss of sea ice results in less solar radiation being reflected back to space and more being absorbed by darker ocean water, creating a warming feedback loop.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Stafford, in his 16th season, absorbed 40 hits through the first five games, the third-most among any signal-caller.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The pair bonded over their love of college football, even though Holland is an Alabama fan, and Foreman an Auburn fan, and that enthusiasm actually was absorbed into Holland’s conception of their shared character.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
The Lions absorbed a big blow in losing Aidan Hutchinson, but Jared Goff has that offense rolling.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Some suppositories will act locally wherever they’re applied, while others will be absorbed into the bloodstream to work systemically.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
After all, historically a mix of government institutions and insurance companies have absorbed the cost of a few of these disasters every year, paying out to rebuild.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Not so this month, when hiring also absorbed some of the previous month’s creation.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Verb
Spectroscopy analysis determines this composition by analyzing the light wavelengths that are absorbed and reflected off the surface of Europa.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
The loss of sea ice results in less solar radiation being reflected back to space and more being absorbed by darker ocean water, creating a warming feedback loop.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Stafford, in his 16th season, absorbed 40 hits through the first five games, the third-most among any signal-caller.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The pair bonded over their love of college football, even though Holland is an Alabama fan, and Foreman an Auburn fan, and that enthusiasm actually was absorbed into Holland’s conception of their shared character.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
The Lions absorbed a big blow in losing Aidan Hutchinson, but Jared Goff has that offense rolling.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Some suppositories will act locally wherever they’re applied, while others will be absorbed into the bloodstream to work systemically.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
After all, historically a mix of government institutions and insurance companies have absorbed the cost of a few of these disasters every year, paying out to rebuild.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Not so this month, when hiring also absorbed some of the previous month’s creation.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed
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McCarthy said, while the questioner drank a shot from an Andy's Clubhouse Shotski.Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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When a bee drank nectar from a flower, the pollen shot right onto its body.quantamagazine.org, quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024
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Microsoft has integrated its Copilot GAI system in Windows 11.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges risks from cybersecurity threats and has integrated cybersecurity risk management into its broader risk management framework.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The region has been consumed by war for more than a year, first between Israel and Hamas, and increasingly involving Lebanon and Iran.nbcnews.com, nbcnews.com, 13 Nov. 2024
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All 379 people onboard safely evacuated the Airbus in 18 minutes before flames consumed the fuselage.Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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The solution doesn’t lie in asking autistic individuals to fit into a neurotypical mold, but in creating spaces where diversity is not just tolerated, but genuinely embraced.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Unlike the latter, though, kojic acid is well-tolerated by most skin types and can be used on all skin tones.Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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In one video, more than half of one company building was swallowed by floodwaters.Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a voiceover, the 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer describes the worst of times when addiction nearly swallowed him up whole.Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Performance shorts and compression T-shirts are a far cry from polyester regeneration but that’s the world that Patrik Frisk is immersed in now.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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Her design journey was influenced by her family’s wordly travels that allowed her to be immersed in diverse design aesthetics which laid the foundation for her global approach to interiors.Yola Robert, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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For the Oilers’ win over the Flyers, producers incorporated scenes from more than two seasons’ worth of footage that was shot for an early entry into the sports documentary catalog, called ‘The Boys On The Bus’.Carol Schram, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Visual effects and holograms have been incorporated, with plans to experiment with interactive formats in upcoming episodes.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Liberty Initiative Fund has in recent years spent millions in other states to back term limits and citizen-only voting measures, according campaign finance records compiled by the nonprofit watchdog OpenSecrets.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The group owned by Steve Ballmer also spent roughly $220,000 this year to sway lawmakers on the legislation, among other proposals, according to lobbying reports.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbed. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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