absorb
Example Sentences
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Because it can respond differently depending on the speed of an impact, it could absorb energy or deform in a controlled way during a collision, helping reduce the risk of injury.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
For Lopez, catching bass or trout and enjoying the occasional breeze is a perfect day to absorb the beauty of nature.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“This could be a sign that businesses think consumers are unwilling or unable to absorb further cost increases,” said chief economist Bill Adams of Fifth Third Commercial Bank.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The news comes at a delicate time for Japanese monetary policy steering as officials assess the economy’s ability to absorb higher rates while the Iran crisis generates uncertainty about the trajectory for growth and inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“To tell the truth, I think I’m beyond help. My brain simply won’t absorb that nonsense, no matter how hard I try.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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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