Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

absorb

[ab-sawrb, -zawrb] / æbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb /




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.

“With these mega IPOs and all that new issuance, will investors absorb all of this new stock supply?” asked Albahary, chief investment officer of LNW, a wealth management firm.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The question now is how much time recovery will take, and whether the calendar can absorb it.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, they simply absorb the bright, punchy dressing while retaining their texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

How the character will absorb that realization is anyone’s guess — including Hayakawa’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Why had he been given this useless ability to absorb the meaning of words, sentences, stories, books?

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




Vocabulary lists containing absorb


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "absorb" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com