How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective
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  • Shoppers note that the rug is thick, absorbent, and soft to the touch.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • With any luck, this super-absorbent sponge will be ready for the next big oil spill.
    — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 6 Mar. 2017
  • 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
  • Sometimes, fragrances are added between the absorbent core and the back sheet to mask odors.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Both responded, and oil absorbent booms were placed on the east side of the Monroe Street bridge.
    — Lee Roop, AL.com, 8 Dec. 2017
  • That means the soil can afford to be a bit more absorbent, cutting down on the overall flood risk.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 June 2018
  • Place an absorbent paper towel over the stained area and iron on low heat.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
  • As the tunnels are packed full, they will be backfilled with absorbent clay blocks.
    — Andrew Curry, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2017
  • This is crucial, as the hemp plant is highly absorbent.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The flood-absorbent grasslands of the Katy Prairie have been cut by three-quarters over the past few decades as Houston sprawled west.
    — Henry Grabar, Slate Magazine, 27 Aug. 2017
  • Have the drain pan in place, sitting on a spread of newspapers or an oil-absorbent pad--just in case.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2017
  • Pro tip: Add a non-absorbent liner to keep your hall tree looking brand new.
    — Maya McDowell, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2019
  • 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
  • At a solid 24% off, this super absorbent set of four (which is beloved by our team) is still an easy add-to-cart.
    — Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Washcloths need to be a lot of things — soft enough to wash your face with or wipe away sweat at the gym, durable enough to clean your house with, and absorbent enough to do all of the above.
    — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Aug. 2018
  • Transfer them to a tray lined with absorbent paper towels to drain.
    — Nik Sharma, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2017
  • 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
  • Each cloth is wildly absorbent, can be washed 50 times, and saves you 17 rolls of paper towels!
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Dry the Garment Lay the garment flat on a thick, absorbent towel and roll it up to remove the extra water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

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