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
Sugar provides quick energy and nutrient absorption power.
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Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
Black tea may block the absorption of carbohydrates by inhibiting the activity of enzymes involved in breaking down carbohydrates.13
Still, not all evidence shows the benefit of black tea in reducing blood sugar.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
The digestive enzyme blend also supports better absorption, though some Amazon reviewers say the texture was slightly gritty when not blended thoroughly.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 30 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the protein avidin found in raw egg whites obstructs the absorption of biotin, according to Chewy.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
Black tea may block the absorption of carbohydrates by inhibiting the activity of enzymes involved in breaking down carbohydrates.13
Still, not all evidence shows the benefit of black tea in reducing blood sugar.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
The digestive enzyme blend also supports better absorption, though some Amazon reviewers say the texture was slightly gritty when not blended thoroughly.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 30 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the protein avidin found in raw egg whites obstructs the absorption of biotin, according to Chewy.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
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Cultural immersion in Bali Photo: Hoshinoya Bali To regard Bali merely as an outdoor destination would be an oversight.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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The total immersion in Reggae music and Caribbean culture is apparent in every aspect of the experience.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
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Image The Historian By Elizabeth Kostova In her fresh take on the vampire novel, Kostova reworks the Dracula legend with a historian’s meticulous attention to detail.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s an omnipresent drive to keep tending to the wheat and cotton harvests that are the Li livelihood, requiring days and nights of labor and attention.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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California, Florida and Texas have a large concentration of stores.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Before starting the study, researchers measured the participants’ current sensitivity to different tastes, using 16 taste strips infused with four different concentrations of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter substances.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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