absorbed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In a more confident, profitable environment, or when Hollywood is churning out films more regularly, a commercial dud might be easily absorbed.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Heavyweights exist under a uniquely harsh spotlight and Dubois has absorbed more than his fair share of scrutiny.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

When the runners arrived, the circle absorbed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

A “shock of this magnitude cannot be absorbed through the crude market alone,” a J.P.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Only artists can observe it fully, but they are so absorbed by it that they have great difficulty explaining it to us.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson