absorb
Example Sentences
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The volume of debris it absorbed was five times greater than the volume of water alone.
Still, Shin, who is expected to assume the position of the head of the central bank mid-April, signaled confidence that domestic markets are well positioned to absorb volatility in the currency.
Liquid helium continually absorbs heat and gradually turns back into a gas, building pressure in its container.
While Asia has borne the brunt of the effect to date, it is coming to nations with bigger stockpiles of oil that have been able to absorb the shock thus far.
From Barron's
She closed her eyes, absorbing the cool air, when she heard the impossible boy calling her name.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
