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absorbed

[ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd] / æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd /
ADJECTIVE
being completely occupied mentally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captivated consumed engaged engrossed fascinated involved preoccupied
STRONG
fixed gone held immersed lost
WEAK
deep in thought intent rapt really into up to here wrapped-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bored disenthralled disinterested uninterested unoccupied
STRONG
existing
WEAK
distracted indifferent

Example Sentences

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The airport previously explained this was because it had "temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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

It is a stark illustration of how one of the world’s last hunter-gatherer societies is being absorbed into the modern world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It’s over right here, right now, the Lakers having absorbed consecutive 18-point smackdowns by a team whose reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has barely shown up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Matilda happened to be curled up in an arm-chair in the corner, totally absorbed in a book.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl