as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
shell collecting can be so absorbing that you don't notice the tide coming in
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as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings
most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth
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as in intriguing
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 integrating
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 draining
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorbing
Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Streaming on Hulu hulu Disclaimer Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón wrote and directed this absorbing adaptation of the book by Renée Knight about a respected journalist (Cate Blanchett) who receives a novel that features her deepest secrets.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Bags that are water resistant will prevent water from absorbing short term but likely won't offer much protection from major water exposure.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
With its fast-twitch wit, astringent dialogue, and lyrical dialogue, Hall’s absorbing play is reminiscent of works by August Wilson, Tennessee Williams, Tracy Letts, and Jez Butterworth, whose The Hills of California similarly focuses on a group of siblings reunited by a mother’s illness.
—Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Streaming on Hulu hulu Disclaimer Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón wrote and directed this absorbing adaptation of the book by Renée Knight about a respected journalist (Cate Blanchett) who receives a novel that features her deepest secrets.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
By absorbing the energy of the whistling sound waves, the incident wave becomes amplified in the forward direction.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Bags that are water resistant will prevent water from absorbing short term but likely won't offer much protection from major water exposure.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Without question, eating and drinking (sometimes in artful excess) is part and parcel of any visit to the Big Easy—but the city’s culture stretches far beyond beignets and Sazeracs, converting first-time visitors into lifelong devotees of its countless charms.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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So far, no human is known to have gotten sick with bird flu from drinking raw milk.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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This trend of integrating pets into human social spheres has historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that consumers are significantly more likely to trust a recommendation from an influencer over a brand ad, as influencers act as relatable, authentic and engaging advocates.Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Isabelle Phaneuf-Cyr, Rémy Huberdeau, Catherine Legault A luminous and engaging portrait of young non-binary trans photographer Laurence Philomène, one of the most original and inspiring voices of their generation and an LGBTQ+ community icon.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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For one special day, these children and their families set their worries aside, immersing themselves in the magic of the season and the warm embrace of their local community.Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to Hilton’s 2025 Vacation Trends report, ‘slow travel’ which the chain defines as ‘immersing oneself into a destination for an extended time as a local to fully experience the culture,’ is arguably the best way to soak up the Portuguese island of Madeira.Michelle Gross, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Inspired by the winners of the local Cincinnati Design Awards, these 10 spaces stand out for incorporating bold colors and materials to create a strong sense of identity.Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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After a decade as openers for regional musical acts, and only gradually incorporating often crass comedy into their act, Williams and Ree moved to Los Angeles and became regulars at the Comedy Store during the late 1970s.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some places allow raw milk sales for pet food, without a way to know who or what is consuming it.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cow's milk allergies are common in young children but can occur in adults too, displaying symptoms that may within minutes of consuming milk or days afterwards.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Absorbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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