absorb
Example Sentences
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By suppressing PCSK9, the treatment helps cells absorb more cholesterol, reducing the amount circulating in the blood and limiting buildup in the arteries.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Data Thursday showed if tax refunds are the main factor allowing Americans to absorb higher energy prices while still spending, that is only a temporary fix.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
With $1.5 million in the bank, Ben and Elaine could easily absorb $6,000 in additional spending per year for three years.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Farmers, whose margins have long been squeezed by the mass buying power of the big supermarkets, fear they would be the ones who would have to absorb those price constraints.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
“The cotton balls weren’t thick enough to absorb the impact.”
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Vocabulary lists containing absorb
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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