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
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
All of which is to say that cultivating a healthy, creative digital life can easily become an absorbing pursuit unto itself.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Yet the import taxes haven’t yet pushed up stickers, in part because automakers are largely absorbing the higher costs and due to moves by the government that have provided carmakers with some relief.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The 93-room hotel will be equally accommodating, with oversized rooms, extra-wide hallways, sound-absorbing decor, and an AI concierge to make sure guests’ needs are met prior to arrival.
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Always put on clean, moisture-absorbing socks daily and never wear boots without socks.
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
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Seeing these guys unapologetically portrayed by an actor whose superpower is the audience is always with him was interesting.—
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The continuum of problem drinking There aren’t just two types of drinkers –– those who have a problem and those who don’t have to worry about it, Dick said.—
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But generally, fewer people are seeking out these whales, so fewer are being made, partly because people are not drinking as many high-octane, high alcohol beers.—
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Our guide to the best upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026 features a blockbuster mix of popular franchises, intriguing one-offs, and one of the greatest directors of all time heading back to alien visitation territory.—
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New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
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The company is also debuting A&K × Crystal Cultural Voyages, integrating Abercrombie & Kent tours with Crystal Cruises’ luxury ships, beginning with a Mediterranean sailing in August 2026.—
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Alongside the 5 digital upgrades discussed above, modern plant and factory operators should consider the enhancement and optimization of wider smart technologies to help improve core operations, particularly with regard to integrating existing physical hardware into new software.—
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Indoor poinsettias should be repotted out of poorly draining pots as soon as possible, while outdoor plants should only be transplanted outside when temperatures are above 50°F.—
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Add a base layer of well-draining potting mix to the bottom of the new pot, about a few inches deep.—
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The United States is apparently tolerating having Rodríguez in charge, for now.—
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Steering a flailing economy, presiding over Central America's highest homicide rate, and tolerating corruption in her own ranks Her party’s candidate, once the front-runner, trails in a distant third at 19 percent.—
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Their ongoing collaboration makes for an eclectic and engaging body of work.—
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Another way to make snowshoeing even more engaging?—
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Visitors can slip into a cozy seersucker robe and watch sailboats drift by while sipping a cocktail.—
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Beyond lies a private stretch of sand — perfect for launching a kayak or paddleboard at sunrise, or sipping wine as the sun sets over Buzzards Bay.—
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“Absorbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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