absorb
Example Sentences
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The Artemis astronauts have had an extraordinary experience, which they've already acknowledged will take a long time to fully absorb.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Atoms that absorb energy do not stay excited for long.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
The U.S. economy is a “$30 trillion dynamic and resilient beast” that will absorb the shock better than the other G-7 economies, Brusuelas says.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
On the other hand, SpaceX could attract institutional investors and absorb interest that might’ve otherwise gone to smaller stocks favored by retail investors, he added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
I’ve already made sure that my bedroom door is shut tight so my clothes won’t absorb the smell.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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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