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also absorbant
as in thirsty
able to soak up liquids especially readily
highly absorbent material that is really good for wiping off automobiles
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Recent Examples of absorbent
Crafted from the finest, most absorbent materials, at 1.5 times bulkier than any comparable towel, this towel completely envelops with a cocoon of unmatched comfort.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
That often meant avoiding the cheapest diapers that would be both less absorbent and more likely to cause rashes.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
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Dorai home's products are made from diatomaceous earth, which is a naturally absorbent material.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Cotton bath mats like the L.L.Bean Premium Cotton Bath Mat are very soft and absorbent.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
That often meant avoiding the cheapest diapers that would be both less absorbent and more likely to cause rashes.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 18 Jan. 2025
Dorai Home Collapsible Dish Pad $90 $67 Amazon $95 $67
Dorai Home
Dorai home's products are made from diatomaceous earth, which is a naturally absorbent material.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Cotton bath mats like the L.L.Bean Premium Cotton Bath Mat are very soft and absorbent.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Absorbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorbent. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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