absorb
Example Sentences
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Passive funds tracking major benchmarks are expected to absorb up to 48% of SpaceX’s public float, impacting existing holdings.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Homes here are built from tin sheets and plastic which absorb heat through the day and release it slowly through the night.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Kraft Heinz said it plans to absorb about 80% of its inflation this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Most people following a varied diet get the recommended amount, but vegans, people with certain gut conditions and older adults who absorb nutrients less efficiently may need supplements.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
I let my tears drip on the earth and the summer dust absorb them.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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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