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absorb

Definition for absorb

verb as in physically take in a liquid

Strongest matches

consume, ingest, swallow, take in

Strong matches

blot, devour, imbibe, ingurgitate

verb as in mentally take in information

verb as in occupy complete attention

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At the start of the working week, TfL said footfall on London Overground and Elizabeth line services increased by 31%, noting that these lines had likely been absorbing displaced Tube passengers.

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The biography depicts a joyous, charismatic, well-meaning, occasionally imperfect man and artist who loves the limelight and manages to absorb useful lessons from nearly everything he hears, reads and sees.

He wanted to know and absorb as much as possible.

The good news for England is that they are also better set than any to absorb her loss.

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The jump means coffee drinkers might end up paying up to 7% more per cup, assuming cafes absorb some of the extra cost, he estimated.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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