How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective

• Pro tip: Add a non-absorbent liner to keep your hall tree looking brand new.
  — Maya McDowell, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2019
• Nirghin learned that orange peels had high levels of pectin, which is super absorbent.
  — Samantha Leach, Glamour, 11 June 2019
• In this regard as in much else Tippett had one of those minds that are almost fatally absorbent.
  — Douglas Murray, National Review, 11 July 2019
• Meanwhile, countless acres of urban pavement have replaced absorbent soil.
  — Boyce Upholt, Time, 9 May 2019
• The option for an absorbent tea towel versus a paper towel is appealing.
  — Washington Post, 4 June 2019
• The agency said some of the fuel was recovered using absorbent material, but most seeped into the soil.
  — Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2019
• Period panties, like these created by Thinx, are absorbent and moisture-wicking.
  — Nina Avramova, CNN, 16 July 2019
• Made in Turkey of 100% natural cotton, the ponchos are lightweight, soft and ultra-absorbent.
  — Jean Chen Smith, Cincinnati.com, 1 July 2019
• That means these spider butts are among the most light absorbent in nature, on par with birds of paradise, another group of species in which males vie for females using flashy, colorful performances.
  — Nadia Drake, National Geographic, 22 May 2019
• However, most flags these day are made of all-weather, non-absorbent materials like nylon, the American Legion states.
  — Rebecca Deczynski, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2019
• On top of that, the coating on dryer sheets can make towels less absorbent and wear away the wicking abilities on socks and activewear, CNET reports.
  — Megan Schaltegger, House Beautiful, 30 Apr. 2019
• The development of recyclable absorbent products is in part motivated by the rising cost of traditional trash disposal.
  — Olivia Rockeman, latimes.com, 3 July 2019
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Made from soft and absorbent cotton, these underwear have a relaxed fit that’s great for overnight wear.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
• Absorbency, Dryness, and Leakage: Diapers should be absorbent, dry, and leakproof.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 1 Nov 2024