How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective

• It's [moisture-]wicking, absorbent, doesn't slip, and can criss-cross back strap.
  — Mallory Creveling, Women's Health, 27 Mar. 2023
• 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
• 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
• Pick something that’s durable and absorbent, such as wool.
  — Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 18 July 2019
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Pro tip: Add a non-absorbent liner to keep your hall tree looking brand new.
  — Maya McDowell, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2019
• 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
• When one side of the pad gets soiled, just flip it over and keep cleaning, as each side is absorbent, with grips that pick up and trap stubborn dirt.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
• Washcloths need to be a lot of things — soft enough to wash your face with or wipe away sweat at the gym, durable enough to clean your house with, and absorbent enough to do all of the above.
  — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Aug. 2018
• Thanks to its absorbent ride the A6 performs better as a luxury car than a sports sedan.
  — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
• Each cloth is wildly absorbent, can be washed 50 times, and saves you 17 rolls of paper towels!
  — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
• Highly absorbent, so many consumers use it in lieu of a towel.
  — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 17 Oct. 2020
• The microfiber versions are softer and more absorbent, and will cut down on your hair’s drying time.
  — Arushi Sinha, Glamour, 27 July 2023
• And, the highly-absorbent ash captures moisture, so there isn’t any icky liquid or sludge to deal with.
  — Beth Gardiner, New York Times, 6 May 2020
• Ride is fairly absorbent, although, like any compact, the worst road shocks bang through.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Sep. 2020
• Cleaners will use an absorbent gel and high-pressure water jets to clean the area of lead, dust and other fallout from the fire.
  — Allen Kim, CNN, 13 Aug. 2019
• Apply the bandage loosely so the absorbent pad is slightly raised above the injured area.
  — Karen Pallarito, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
• The set comes with two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths, each made from soft and absorbent cotton.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
• The pads are super absorbent, even around the borders, and have saved our hardwood floors and area rugs from accidents.
  — Ariel Scotti, Southern Living, 18 May 2021
• This product is absorbent enough to be worn on lighter flow days by itself or as a stylish backup on heavier days.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
• The least absorbent pair featured in this roundup can hold half a tampon's worth of liquid; the most absorbent pair can hold nine super tampons' worth of liquid.
  — Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 13 Nov 2024