as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring
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as in interested
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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as in integrated
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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as in consumed
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbed
Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
After 24 hours, a specific type of digestive cell that produces mucus in the intestines had absorbed considerable amounts of micro and nanoplastics.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This makes the act of seeing an inherently quantum act, with each photon carrying a specific amount of energy that either will or won’t be absorbed by particular molecules.
—Big Think, 20 Dec. 2024
While Mister Donut still exists in Asia, Dunkin absorbed most of those stateside long ago.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
When taken with Tums, Adderall may be absorbed into the bloodstream faster.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Surface water flooding is especially dangerous for cities with a high proportion of impervious soil coverage and hard surfaces—such as roads and parking lots—that prevent rainwater from being absorbed, increasing the likelihood and impact of flooding.
—Natalie Donback, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
To create growth, therefore, Beijing has come to rely even more on exports of excess industrial output that cannot be absorbed in the domestic market.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer
March 10
6 days from peak bloom
1°F cooler
March 11
As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree.
—Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022
Verb
Apply it to clean, dry skin on the neck and chest, massaging it in until it’s fully absorbed.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
After 24 hours, a specific type of digestive cell that produces mucus in the intestines had absorbed considerable amounts of micro and nanoplastics.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This makes the act of seeing an inherently quantum act, with each photon carrying a specific amount of energy that either will or won’t be absorbed by particular molecules.
—Big Think, 20 Dec. 2024
While Mister Donut still exists in Asia, Dunkin absorbed most of those stateside long ago.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
When taken with Tums, Adderall may be absorbed into the bloodstream faster.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Surface water flooding is especially dangerous for cities with a high proportion of impervious soil coverage and hard surfaces—such as roads and parking lots—that prevent rainwater from being absorbed, increasing the likelihood and impact of flooding.
—Natalie Donback, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
To create growth, therefore, Beijing has come to rely even more on exports of excess industrial output that cannot be absorbed in the domestic market.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed
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First there were barn cats that drank raw milk.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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But now, the virus has been detected in at least 865 herds of cows across at least 16 states, as well as in raw (unpasteurized) milk sold in California and in domestic cats who drank raw milk.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
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The left earcup has a large ‘b’ button for play/pause and activating the voice assistant, while volume controls are integrated above and below the ‘b’ button.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Alphas will demand a new approach to marketing that is integrated, innovative and authentic, and that kind of transformation can’t happen overnight.—
Dani Mariano,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters are also battling the Eaton Fire, which trails the Palisades Fire closely in size and has consumed at least 2,200 acres in northern Los Angeles County, as well as the smaller, newer Hurst and Woodley Fires.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The area quickly became consumed by flames Tuesday when high-speed Santa Ana winds created fire risks across parts of Southern California.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.—
Michael Glassner and John Pence,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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That factual indication is essentially incorporated into the pattern-matching data structure.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The early success of the Polynesian Resort Hotel allowed business investors to realize water parks incorporated within hotels could extend the tourist season.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
26 Dec. 2024
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By this logic, reducing the time spent on task initiation can increase your overall productivity, with more time spent on actual work rather than task transitioning.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The majority of his career was spent with the Express & Star in the West Midlands.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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