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as in to immerse
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 to integrate
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 to consume
to make complete use of
cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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Recent Examples of absorb
In practice, the cost of the tax is passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices, although the manufacturer and importer could cut some of their profit and absorb a portion of the cost.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Other retailers, including Costco and Target, have followed Walmart’s lead, also reportedly demanding that Chinese suppliers absorb the costs of U.S. tariffs.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
The Philippines will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Key trade partners absorbed some of the steepest tariff rates from 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam, and 32% on Taiwan.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Other retailers, including Costco and Target, have followed Walmart’s lead, also reportedly demanding that Chinese suppliers absorb the costs of U.S. tariffs.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
The Philippines will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Key trade partners absorbed some of the steepest tariff rates from 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam, and 32% on Taiwan.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorb
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Tonya drinks too much and is blacked out most of the time.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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Currently, more than 200 million Americans, or about 75% of the population, drink fluoridated water.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Bassa was specifically honored for her synthesis of bright blue Jell-O. Med school Q: Why do fingers and toes wrinkle when immersed in water?—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex recently told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview about their family immersing themselves in the local community, who have gotten to know her from school drop-offs and playdates with Archie and Lili.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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While the material isn’t new to the design world—it’s been integrated into interiors for thousands of years—its popularity hasn’t waned, especially in recent decades.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Spirits brands seamlessly integrate into music, fashion, sports, and pop culture.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Melissa tells Shauna that, after learning about adult Natalie’s death on the grounds of Lottie’s doomed cult, she became consumed with guilt and paranoia; after all, her own wife doesn’t know that Melissa knew her mother, let alone probably witnessed her death.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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Early in his career, Ben Lively’s emotions consumed him.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes legitimate professional prospects would choose to stay and play at a local school rather than be swallowed up ...—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the power conferences could use their success this month as justification for not only expanding the NCAAs but swallowing all the extra bids.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Encourage your student to reach out to local professors or professionals in fields that genuinely interest them, rather than focusing solely on prestigious summer programs with low acceptance rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As always, there’s been chatter about the identity of the season’s inevitable casualty and the circumstances behind their death, which has never been a level on which White Lotus interested me.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mato helped Sánchez incorporate new elements into his training program.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Absorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorb. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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