absorb
Example Sentences
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Perovskites are materials with a lattice-like structure that can absorb oxygen into their framework and help break apart oxygen-containing compounds.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Rivers run low, exposing beds of sand, stone and gravel that absorb and radiate heat.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“They have also set aside additional funds to absorb potential loan losses. This positions them to support the economy and financial system, even in a severe downturn.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“For that reason we need to keep a large emergency stockpile and coordinate with allies in using it to absorb the shock of emergency disruptions.”
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
He paused to absorb this fact, but the corporals were in a hurry and pushed him on and soon they joined the stragglers on the road.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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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