absorb
Example Sentences
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Rivers run low, exposing beds of sand, stone and gravel that absorb and radiate heat.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Goldman says BRP’s 1Q beat, with Ebitda running 23% above consensus, also helps absorb part of the tariff impact and provides investors with more clarity around the company’s outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The longer-term story is about overhauling an aging grid to absorb renewable-generation capacity that now provides nearly half of the European Union’s electricity, by official EU figures.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Most people following a varied diet get the recommended amount, but vegans, people with certain gut conditions and older adults who absorb nutrients less efficiently may need supplements.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Like she’s wishing my father was there to help her absorb what’s being said.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
Vocabulary lists containing absorb
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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