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  • present participle of absorb.
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absorbing

[ab-sawr-bing, -zawr-] / æbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr- /


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But not every airline can keep fares in check by absorbing the higher fuel costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

However, he was drawn to football, not necessarily playing it but absorbing the tactics.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Minor distractions notwithstanding, this hypnotically absorbing drama is acted with enormous skill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The harder thing to know is how long American households can keep absorbing rising inflation, higher borrowing costs and roughly $4.50-a-gallon gas prices before it hurts the economy.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Since Bobby was such a sponge in absorbing the intricacies of chess, Nigro tried to foster in him an interest in music.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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