How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective

• However, some messes are so foul or poorly timed that a roll of absorbent paper is your first line of defense.
  — Popular Science, 23 June 2020
• His cage also didn't have proper absorbent material, so he was covered in urine.
  — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 July 2024
• Ultra-soft and extra-absorbent, these towels make a blissful addition to your bath.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 14 Aug. 2020
• The suspension proves generally firm yet smooth and absorbent.
  — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 26 June 2020
• Then, lay it flat on an absorbent towel, and roll the towel and garment together until the water is absorbed.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2020
• The inside is made of a comfortable, moisture-wicking suede cloth that lets wet waste through to the absorbent microfiber cloth underneath.
  — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 16 June 2020
• Made from 100 percent polyester microfiber, the masks are lightweight, absorbent, breathable and dry quickly.
  — Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 25 June 2020
• Less absorbent materials or those that are more delicate like silk, satin, and cashmere will likely require less frequent washing.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2024
• In addition to being sterile, gauze is more absorbent than a regular tissue—it’s literally made to absorb blood.
  — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 6 July 2020
• Concrete is absorbent and could react poorly in the long term—as Malone Post notes, even existing sealants aren’t made to endure for a thousand years.
  — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 29 May 2020
• These come in a few adorable patterns, are made with organic cotton and are extra absorbent to help with little accidents those first days, weeks or even months of being newly potty trained.
  — Dana Holmes, CNN Underscored, 8 July 2020
• The stands are sold as a package -- the customized stand, a dispenser, a gallon of sanitizer and a water-absorbent mat for $550.
  — Ashton Nichols, Dallas News, 19 May 2020
• Cultural phenomena aren’t often yellow and seldom absorbent, and almost never live in a pineapple under the sea.
  — Karen Idelson, Variety, 11 July 2024
• This cute, outdoorsy bandana is lined with absorbent and evaporative material that holds more water and creates a cooling effect that lasts up to four hours on a single soak.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 19 June 2020
• Hygiene • Keep common areas sanitized, encourage frequent hand washing, and empty spit valves onto absorbent sheets, such as puppy pads, not the floor.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2020
• The non-toxic, absorbent crystal polymers, which are sewn into the middle chamber, are able to absorb hundreds of times their weight in water, and then this water evaporates during the day to keep you cool.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 19 June 2020
• As absorbent as a terry-cloth towel but a quarter of the thickness, a Turkish towel is a multifunctional item that campers, hikers and travelers should keep in their arsenal.
  — Morena Duwe, CNN Underscored, 10 July 2020
• The bamboo inner layers are absorbent and help neutralize odors, while the outer shell is made of a waterproof fabric—again, PUL—that prevents leaking.
  — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 16 June 2020
• It's [moisture-]wicking, absorbent, doesn't slip, and can criss-cross back strap.
  — Mallory Creveling, Women's Health, 27 Mar. 2023
• 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
• Blot up as much of the fresh oil as possible with an absorbent cloth.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
• The thick microfiber shags are absorbent and were soft under our feet.
  — Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
• While the top is ultra fluffy and absorbent, the underside has a flat weave, to keep the bath mat even and flat on your floor.
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
• Place an absorbent paper towel over the stained area and iron on low heat.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
• This is crucial, as the hemp plant is highly absorbent.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
• The machine-washable towel is super absorbent and soft to the touch.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2021
• Nausheen and her team taught the women how to stitch pads from a cheap, absorbent cloth available in the local market.
  — Time, 15 Sep. 2022
• With a weight of 600 GSM, this lightweight hand towel set was quick drying and absorbent.
  — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
• Each piece is made from ring-spun cotton that is absorbent and soft to the touch, according to shoppers.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
• There’s a clay liner so that water doesn’t drain away from the roots of the plants, with highly absorbent wood chips and compost above.
  — Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2022

Last Updated: 26 Sep 2024