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
Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
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
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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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Holding inventory becomes more expensive as carrying costs rise, and those costs either need to be recouped when selling to retailers or absorbed.
—Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
After months of vigorous growth, regular watering has leached out any soil nutrients that were not absorbed by plant roots.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The pluribus share a neural network that has absorbed all human knowledge, which includes personal details about Carol’s life.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
So far, Pinal County farmers have absorbed all the losses as the river went into shortage.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Some fish species are high in mercury, a heavy metal that’s readily absorbed by the body.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Jazz is an omnivorous art form that has absorbed a succession of global influences, from Brazil and Cuba to India and Bulgaria.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Let stand, stirring occasionally, until stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.
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Like all of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, it was filtered through charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County process, but only through three feet instead of the usual 10 feet according to Fletcher (there’s less corn in the mashbill, and therefore less oil to be absorbed).
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The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.—
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To further feel immersed in the calming environment, my family and I took full advantage of the spa on-site—including massage and facial treatments, a Finnish sauna, steam room, and indoor pool.—
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Key Takeaways Women who drank tea had slightly higher total hip bone mineral density than those who did not, according to a 10-year study.—
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Bars lost cultural relevance as younger generations drank less.—
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
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The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
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At the same time, aging-in-place design elements are becoming more mainstream — and more aesthetically integrated.—
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Renner allegedly consumed a bottle of wine.—
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The organ is dropped on the floor and a dog in the waiting room, who'd accidentally consumed marijuana, snaps it up and runs away with it.—
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In clinical trials, maca root has been described as safe and generally well-tolerated.—
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Let this be a warning that no attack on the exercise of religion — regardless of faith — will be tolerated in the Western District of Kentucky.—
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
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For Longbow, the Speedster offers a glimpse of a lighter, more focused electric future.—
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
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Developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the pill can report when it has been swallowed.—
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“Absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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