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.
More than 90 percent of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gas emissions has been absorbed by the oceans, sparing land from warming but at severe cost to marine life, reefs and coastal communities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The deal is expected to be easily absorbed given Public Financial’s less than 1% contribution to Public Bank’s earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Remove some cloud and more sunlight reaches the sea, where much of it is absorbed as heat.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
She absorbed the bulk of pressure, provided the model and set the standard her younger sister spent a lifetime chasing, and eventually surpassing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Brigit was looking at her world-egg, absorbed and still mad at Ella for how she'd acted earlier.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
