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  • present participle of absorb.
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absorbing

[ab-sawr-bing, -zawr-] / æbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr- /


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Treasury yields are little changed in Asian trade, absorbing the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point interest-rate hike Wednesday and the prospect of more tightening to come.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

It means the unknown absorber must either be extremely effective at absorbing light, exist at a very high concentration inside the droplets, or satisfy both conditions.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

Now, like many Iranian students dreaming of a future elsewhere, she is scrambling to find another way to take it, while absorbing the new exam fee and hefty travel costs.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

An absorbing contest featuring some sensational points saw the Americans fight back again in the decider, only to falter from a commanding lead in the tie-break.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

By the time he exits the bathroom—after loading it down with “odor-absorbing” air freshener that doesn’t seem to be absorbing anything—G’ma’s back inside and decked out in her camo gear.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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