absorb

verb

əb-ˈsȯrb How to pronounce absorb (audio)
Definition of absorbnext
1
as in to drink
to take in (something liquid) through small openings most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth

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2
as in to occupy
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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3
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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4
as in to consume
to make complete use of cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy

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5
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 The biggest banks can absorb potential $100 million losses without threatening their quarters, according to trading executives. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Spread 3 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice over baking sheet with chicken juices and bake until most of the juices have been absorbed and rice is starting to crisp in spots, 12–15 minutes. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 That said, most Wall Street analysts and legal experts believe SpaceX would acquire Tesla (or absorb it through a stock swap) rather than vice versa. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for absorb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
  1. drink
  2. occupy
  3. integrate
  4. consume
  5. tolerate
  6. swallow
  7. immerse
  8. incorporate
Verb
  • Food and drink The restaurant and bars (there are two) are the main draws here and will no doubt draw locals like me in addition to out-of-towners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s no shortage of detailed guides telling visitors to Paris where exactly to eat and drink.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
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  • He had been courted by an investment group to helm a vast space on North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood, previously occupied by a Spanish-leaning restaurant called Soulmate.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In June, Israel launched a preëmptive strike against Egypt, setting off the Six-Day War, and proceeded to occupy the Sinai Peninsula, the Golan Heights, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of occupy
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  • By integrating the launcher into a standard shipping container, the solution can be transported more easily, moved between locations, and incorporated into existing logistics and transportation networks.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • However, many climate functions remain integrated into the touchscreen interface.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrate
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  • That marks a decline from the 2002–2004 period, when 79% of Catholics reported consuming alcoholic beverages.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That equipment adds components, consumes electricity, and increases system complexity.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of consume
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  • Other individuals simply need help learning to tolerate the discomfort of seeing trypophobic images.
    — Gabriela Galvin, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
  • No more broken promises, rampant corruption, or tolerating an elite class living in luxury while the citizens are ignored.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tolerate
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  • There is no answer to be found in this story, no magic pill, pleasingly round, to be halved or crushed, then swallowed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Even more so in Bates’ home of Aroostook County, which swallows some 6,700 square miles way up near the Canadian border.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of swallow
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  • Beigel, who previously worked with FBI officers while helming the ESPN 30for30 documentary The Counterfeiter, spent approximately three years immersing himself in the Loofe case.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Doherty, reconnecting with Scotland during visits to see his mother, immersed himself in gritty British cinema by filmmakers Shane Meadows and Ken Loach, as well as music by Massive Attack, Siouxsie and the Banshees and PJ Harvey.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of immerse
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  • Beyond payment speed, Mastercard is also looking to incorporate blockchain and identity data to establish the same level of trust expected across other payment systems, Driver said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Plans also incorporate a 10-foot-wide paved side path along the school side of the corridor, providing a separated walking and biking trail.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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