as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system
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Recent Examples of absorption
Hair Growth Tonic Once the scalp was detoxified, and nourished, it was primmed for maximum absorption of active ingredients from the hair growth tonic.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The science has evolved since then, mainly with the realization that mixing different types of carbohydrate (like glucose and fructose) in specific ratios enables higher absorption rates.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
The reason has little to do with muscle recovery or nutrient absorption: Rather, people who are too hungry make poor dietary choices.
—Albert Stumm, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Solgar Chelated Zinc, 250 Tablets
Chelated for maximum absorption, these zinc tablets from Solgar are designed to be gentle on your stomach while delivering powerful immune and skin support.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The science has evolved since then, mainly with the realization that mixing different types of carbohydrate (like glucose and fructose) in specific ratios enables higher absorption rates.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
The reason has little to do with muscle recovery or nutrient absorption: Rather, people who are too hungry make poor dietary choices.
—Albert Stumm, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Original Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $15.25 (10% off) Buy Now on Amazon
Solgar Chelated Zinc, 250 Tablets
Chelated for maximum absorption, these zinc tablets from Solgar are designed to be gentle on your stomach while delivering powerful immune and skin support.
—Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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Elusa offers a unique immersion into the winemaking process, from vine to bottle.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Italian authorities allow the sketches to leave the country for only 12 weeks every few years, making this a rare immersion into Michelangelo’s artistic vision.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Playing strategic games like online chess demands strategic planning and focused attention.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Upon being released Saturday night, human rights lawyers identified at least three people who required medical attention.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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But private equity supporters are starting to make an opposing argument, suggesting that plan sponsors who don’t include private assets are harming their participants with greater concentration of public assets and lower returns.—
Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Its capital New Delhi featured as the world’s most polluted capital for the sixth consecutive year, with a PM2.5 concentration of 91.8.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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