absorb
Example Sentences
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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
The longer-term story is about overhauling an aging grid to absorb renewable-generation capacity that now provides nearly half of the European Union’s electricity, by official EU figures.
From Barron's • May 27, 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’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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