absorb
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He’ll just sit there, almost Buddha-like, and absorb it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
It cannot absorb the obligations of the state.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
They should consider building diversified portfolios to absorb them, said Gordon.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
On the other hand, strong productivity growth might allow firms to absorb costs they would otherwise pass on, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“I believe we have done enough to absorb this one small physical variance, don’t you?”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Its open crumb absorbs just enough sauce to become more flavorful as it sits, while the soft crust remains easy to eat on a towel without showering your lap in shards.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Warmer air absorbs more water, drying out vegetation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
In addition, many now need to issue equity and debt, which absorbs available funds.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
If a surface absorbs heat efficiently from a particular direction or wavelength, it also emits heat the same way.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
The truck’s suspension absorbs the worst of the bumps, but it can only do so much.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
They may be nervous, stressed, not speak the language, be absorbed in their own head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Philp said rather than the College of Policing being absorbed into the proposed National Police Service, the Home Office should be setting standards in policing.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Using rapid X-ray flashes produced at the European XFEL, the researchers followed changes at specific atoms as the molecule released and redistributed the absorbed energy.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Herbert has absorbed a lot of hits over the years, and he has leaned heavily on his arm strength too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ma looked up from the table, where she’d been absorbed in her embroidery.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
It had no mouth and apparently obtained nutrients by absorbing bacteria and algae through its entire lower surface.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
It couldn’t have been a lack of quality that prevented Hulu from pursuing the subsequent seasons: It was some of the most absorbing TV available.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Burnham spent time too as mayor absorbing people's experiences, their hardships and frustrations.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The markets are absorbing a fraction of that available capital.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
For a moment he was absolutely still, absorbing the house’s vibrations.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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