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as in occupies
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 integrates
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 consumes
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerates
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbs
With the star ready to explode into life — and threatening to engulf the Earth in the process — Joy grabs the briefcase and absorbs the seed into herself.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This crystal absorbs negative energy and provides emotional stability, allowing this Earth sign to tackle challenges with steady resolve.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Use Baking Soda Baking soda contains a lot of powerful ingredients that absorbs the liquid and lifts it off the surface.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
In this state, the incident wave absorbs the energy from the acoustic wave, leading to its amplification.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The incident wave absorbs the energy from the acoustic wave, amplifying it.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
This padding absorbs impact with every step, easing strain on muscles, tendons, and joints.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Somehow, the firmer springs pair with the shock dampers to glue the car to the ground, providing a more stable platform that absorbs reverberations even better than the supposedly more comfortable Tour.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This crystal absorbs negative energy and provides emotional stability, allowing this Earth sign to tackle challenges with steady resolve.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Use Baking Soda Baking soda contains a lot of powerful ingredients that absorbs the liquid and lifts it off the surface.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
In this state, the incident wave absorbs the energy from the acoustic wave, leading to its amplification.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The incident wave absorbs the energy from the acoustic wave, amplifying it.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
This padding absorbs impact with every step, easing strain on muscles, tendons, and joints.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Somehow, the firmer springs pair with the shock dampers to glue the car to the ground, providing a more stable platform that absorbs reverberations even better than the supposedly more comfortable Tour.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbs
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The fire department, which occupies a portion of city hall, is condemned due to roof damage, water leaks and mold.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Visitors enter into the kitchen, which is large and light-filled, and occupies the center of the home.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Of course, although India's demand growth in percentage and volume terms exceeds China's growth in the EIA's forecast, the latter still consumes significantly more oil.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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During that brief life, the serverless function consumes some amount of memory and CPU.—
Matt Butcher,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
28 Nov. 2024
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If a child swallows a battery, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also warns against trying to induce vomiting, giving any medication, drinking milk or water or trying the Heimlich maneuver.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
28 Nov. 2024
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The design theme incorporates vintage apothecary elements and a color palette that echoes Fords Gin’s signature green, with subtle nods to the brand’s overall aesthetic.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The video incorporates audio interpretations of flares, immersing viewers in the sun’s journey through both sound and visuals.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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In one scene that has become an Internet meme, an unemployed Ben spends three weeks making a three-second Claymation music video.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Dec. 2024
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Genesis remains under active development on GitHub, where the team accepts community contributions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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But what intrigues me the most is that unlike most superyachts that can only accommodate 12 guests per charter, Renaissance has been designed to swaddle 36 guests in superyacht luxury.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Infielder Cam Smith, the Cubs’ first-round pick last season, is a name that intrigues Astros officials.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Absorbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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