How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective
  • Shoppers note that the rug is thick, absorbent, and soft to the touch.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • With any luck, this super-absorbent sponge will be ready for the next big oil spill.
    — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 6 Mar. 2017
  • Blot up as much of the fresh oil as possible with an absorbent cloth.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Place an absorbent paper towel over the stained area and iron on low heat.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Get them on sale right now — a set of six absorbent towels starts at just $9.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • This buildup can also make towels feel stiff or less absorbent.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This buildup can also make towels feel stiff or less absorbent.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The thick microfiber shags are absorbent and were soft under our feet.
    — Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Non-absorbent towels are one of my biggest pet peeves.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Non-absorbent towels are one of my biggest pet peeves.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • As the tunnels are packed full, they will be backfilled with absorbent clay blocks.
    — Andrew Curry, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Drain well and dry on absorbent paper towel.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • Add a second absorbent mat inside the door to soak up moisture.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Highly absorbent, so many consumers use it in lieu of a towel.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 17 Oct. 2020
  • Transfer them to a tray lined with absorbent paper towels to drain.
    — Nik Sharma, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2017
  • The two agencies are using absorbent pads to skim the jet fuel off the top of the creek.
    — London Gibson, Indianapolis Star, 25 Feb. 2020
  • Jute is very absorbent, so it should be kept away from excessive moisture.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
  • Rochlin has twice moved out and twice had to replace absorbent items like mattresses.
    — Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
  • Sometimes, fragrances are added between the absorbent core and the back sheet to mask odors.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
  • The absorbent layers are slim, not bulky, and the bikini cut works well under most clothes.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
  • That means the soil can afford to be a bit more absorbent, cutting down on the overall flood risk.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 June 2018
  • The trunk mats, like the changing pads, are absorbent and can be cleaned in a washer and dryer.
    — Steve Metsch, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2020
  • The trick to picking a good set is to avoid cotton, which is highly absorbent and takes ages to dry.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ride is fairly absorbent, although, like any compact, the worst road shocks bang through.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Sep. 2020
  • Have the drain pan in place, sitting on a spread of newspapers or an oil-absorbent pad--just in case.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2017
  • In its natural form, sea moss is hyper-absorbent.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Drying off won’t leave these absorbent towels sopping wet.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Place an absorbent towel on the windowsill to catch any moisture or water drips.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
  • The smooth, non-absorbent foam is easy to clean while also being light and portable.
    — Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The machine-washable towel is super absorbent and soft to the touch.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2021

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