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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Recent Examples of absorbent
Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on an absorbent material, such as a cotton ball, tissue, or pillowcase.
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Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
However, microfiber cloths are soft, highly absorbent, and excellent at trapping dirt and dust.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Start by drying with an absorbent dishcloth, then set the cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over low heat for a few minutes until there’s no trace of moisture.
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—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
In the past, the choices were an absorbent clay whose main compound was calcium bentonite, sawdust, or sand.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
However, microfiber cloths are soft, highly absorbent, and excellent at trapping dirt and dust.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Start by drying with an absorbent dishcloth, then set the cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over low heat for a few minutes until there’s no trace of moisture.
5.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
In the past, the choices were an absorbent clay whose main compound was calcium bentonite, sawdust, or sand.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorbent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbent
Adjective
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For example, antipsychotic drugs such as Zyprexa (olanzapine) can make a person extremely thirsty.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The ladies are back with a fresh start, thirsty for power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stacking them on top of each other had only spread the grit into the spongy pores beneath the caps, speeding up their decay.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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