How to Use absorb in a Sentence

absorb

verb

• He has retained the values that he absorbed as a young man.
• The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.
• I was so absorbed by her story that I lost track of time.
• She is good at absorbing information.
• His interest in photography absorbs him completely.
• Venture money for the kind of startups that could absorb part of this talent has dried off.
  — Nitin Bajaj, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2022
• Russets also absorb some of the moisture of the creamy mixture for a more tender bite.
  — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
• When chytrid fungus colonizes the skin, electrolytes can’t get absorbed.
  — Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
• The rich gel-like cream absorbs instantly while leaving your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
  — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
• That light travels through a star’s atmosphere as its atoms absorb certain colors, or wavelengths.
  — Sophia Chen, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2022
• There are mesh panels for breathability and cushioning in the heel to absorb impact.
  — Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
• The cotton pouches are filled with 100% cedar chips that absorb moisture to help eliminate odors.
  — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
• Okinawa kucha clay absorbs excess oil while Japanese volcanic ash summons and sweeps all that pesky dirt and gunk away.
  — Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
• They’re also outfitted with a special liner designed to absorb up to about nine tampons’ worth of flow depending on the style.
  — Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
• The bergamot extract paired with probiotic enzymes block odor and the corn starch helps to absorb moisture, keeping your pits fresh without aluminum.
  — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
• Each one is made with hydrocolloid, which Starface says helps shrink pimples, absorb fluid, reduce spots and prevent picking.
  — Good Housekeeping, 4 Dec. 2022
• The four straightforward and thoughtfully built cubes not only absorbed all of our clothes and toiletries volume-wise, but were water resistant enough to keep wet bathing suits and stinky running socks.
  — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
• These soft, quick-drying rib towels cocoon you in warmth while simultaneously absorbing every drop in the most luxurious way.
  — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
• Not only was the convict leasing system born, but, Cowie argues, the idea of white freedom expanded to absorb a visceral disdain for taxes.
  — Eric Herschthal, The New Republic, 8 Dec. 2022
• For each nutrient, there are genetic markers that indicate how well a person is likely to absorb or metabolize the nutrient.
  — Jennifer C. Lovejoy, Scientific American, 7 Dec. 2022
• The world’s oceans — which absorb more than 90% of the world’s excess heat — were again the hottest on record last year.
  — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2023
• The part the orchid sits in is made from clear glass, allowing light to absorb through the roots of the plant.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2023
• The beans are cooked in the paste, absorbing its flavors.
  — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
• This will help to keep you full and help your body absorb the nutrients from the shake.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2022
• The Sharks have enough salary cap space to absorb Goodrow’s cap hit as a waiver claim.
  — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
• The light gets stretched, but light can also get absorbed.
  — David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
• The study said that consumers absorbed about 62% of the cost increases caused by the law.
  — James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
• The body cannot break down and absorb fiber for energy.
  — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 3 Sep. 2023
• The key is to absorb the consequences of the choices and move beyond them.
  — Rachel Martin, NPR, 2 June 2024
• In France, the national debate is now absorbed by the war in Gaza.
  — Susi Dennison, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2023

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024